The past is never dead. It's not even past.

You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say. That way, you'll never have to fear an unanticipated blow.

The snake has to shed his skin before he can grow.

The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.

I write to understand as much as to be understood.