"Writing is not just about telling a story; it's about capturing the essence of humanity."
The great ideological battles between liberalism and communism, or between democracy and authoritarianism, have been replaced by a general consensus on the desirability of liberal democracy.
Time is the greatest healer.
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.
We don't just build furniture, we craft experiences.