For a writer, for the solitude to write, you don't need a room of your own, you need a house. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes house room solitude
In English, my name means hope. In Spanish, it means too many letters. It means sadness. It means waiting. It is like the number nine, a muddy color. Sandra Cisneros colorenglishhope Change image and share on social
'Hispanic' is English for a person of Latino origin who wants to be accepted by the white status quo. 'Latino' is the word we have always used for ourselves. Sandra Cisneros acceptenglishhispanic Change image and share on social
Revenge only engenders violence, not clarity and true peace. I think liberation must come from within. Sandra Cisneros clarityengenderliberation Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
Reading takes solitude and it takes focus. Augusten Burroughs focusreadsolitude Change image and share on social
Secretary Clinton has dramatically changed the face of U.S. foreign policy globally for the good. But I wish she had been unleashed more by the White House. Richard Armitage changeclintondramatically Change image and share on social