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Who knows where inspiration comes from. Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses. Amy Tan arisedesperationfluke Change image and share on social
You can get sucked into the idea that, 'Gosh, this is impressive. Maybe I should do this. It will look good.' Or 'I'll write like this because it will impress that critic.' Amy Tan criticgoodgosh Change image and share on social
Writing is an extreme privilege but it's also a gift. It's a gift to yourself and it's a gift of giving a story to someone. Amy Tan extremegiftgive Change image and share on social
Fear follows crime and is its punishment. Voltaire crimefearpunishment Change image and share on social
Set your sights high, the higher the better. Expect the most wonderful things to happen, not in the future but right now. Realize that nothing is too good. Allow absolutely nothing to hamper you or hold you up in any way. Eileen Caddy absolutelyexpectfuture share on social
It's a terrifying thing to be perhaps 16 or 17 and feel like you are a failure and a has-been. Shelley Fabares failurefeelterrify Change image and share on social
