I think anybody alert to the inspiration to write has to be kind of sensitized to the unexpected. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes alert inspiration kind
I strongly believe that literature can do something that nothing else can do, and that is embody the human spirit. Thomas McGuane embodyhumanliterature Change image and share on social
People don't understand how much influence they can actually have on a writer, how much a writer's feelings can be hurt, how much they can deflect his course when they raise their voices like they did over highly personal books like 'Panama' or 'Bullet Park.' Thomas McGuane bookbulletdeflect share on social
I've outlived my parents, and I've had some wonderful second chances in life. I feel remarkably uncheated. Thomas McGuane chancefeelhave Change image and share on social
When you wash your hands, when you make a cup of coffee, when you're waiting for the elevator - instead of indulging in thinking, these are all opportunities for being there as a still, alert presence. Eckhart Tolle alertcoffeecup share on social
I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery. Grant-Lee Phillips agreeeasyfind Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social