Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.

The past is not a static thing. It moves and shifts with us.

"The best way to get over a broken heart is to write a book."

"Every object tells a story if you're willing to listen."

The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe bad events will last a long time, will undermine everything they do, and are their own fault.