It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream.
"The personal is always political, and the political is always personal."
The only sensible ends of literature are, first, the pleasurable toil of writing; second, the gratification of one's family and friends; and lastly, the solid cash.
The world is a complicated place, and I try to reflect that in my writing.