I think if you spend much time dwelling on influence you can get self-conscious about every line you write. That's a great way to freeze up. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes conscious dwell freeze
After Bush was elected in 2004 - please note that I didn't say 're-elected' - and I was walking around in my befuzzed state of confusion and low-grade depression, I set out more or systematically to read writers who'd grappled with that fundamental question of what America is, why it is the way it is. Ben Fountain americabefuzzedbush share on social
'Late bloomer' is another way of saying 'slow learner.' Ben Fountain bloomerlatelearner Change image and share on social
I took two fiction-writing courses in college and majored in literature. I felt that I had a knack though I wouldn't go so far as to call it a talent. But it scared me. I felt it was a childish thing wanting to write and that I would forget about it eventually. Ben Fountain callchildishcollege share on social
Every morning brings new potential, but if you dwell on the misfortunes of the day before, you tend to overlook tremendous opportunities. Harvey Mackay bringdaydwell Change image and share on social
I'm fascinated by the ways in which people express themselves, because their responses are often counter to what they're actually feeling. Like when they're frightened, they tend to freeze. When they're angry, it doesn't always come out as volume. There are wonderful contradictions in the way that people express their emotions. Edward Norton angrycontradictioncounter share on social
The ego is nothing other than the focus of conscious attention. Alan Watts attentionconsciousego Change image and share on social