I'm living in California but I have a place that is mine in Chile and I belong there. I am no longer an exile. Isabel Allende belongcaliforniachile Change image and share on social
I tend to see the similarities in people and not the differences. Isabel Allende differencepeoplesimilarity Change image and share on social
We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome. Isabel Allende amazeawesomebring share on social
I don't think I would be a writer if I had stayed in Chile. I would be trapped in the chores, in the family, in the person that people expected me to be. Isabel Allende chilechoreexpect Change image and share on social
Heart is what drives us and determines our fate. Isabel Allende determinedrivefate Change image and share on social
What I fear most is power with impunity. I fear abuse of power, and the power to abuse. Isabel Allende abusefearimpunity Change image and share on social
I was such a sullen, angry, sad kid. I'm sure there are writers who have had happy childhoods, but what are you going to write about? No ghosts, no fear. I'm very happy that I had an unhappy and uncomfortable childhood. Isabel Allende angrychildhoodfear share on social
I am happier when I love than when I am loved. I adore my husband, my son, my grandchildren, my mother, my dog, and frankly, I don't know if they even like me. But who cares? Loving them is my joy. Isabel Allende adorecaredog Change image and share on social
I'm aware of the mystery around us, so I write about coincidences, premonitions, emotions, dreams, the power of nature, magic. Isabel Allende awarecoincidencedream Change image and share on social
If I had to choose between a relative and a good story, I would take the story. Isabel Allende choosegoodrelative Change image and share on social
