The meaning of earthly existence lies not, as we have grown used to thinking, in prospering but in the development of the soul.

写作的艺术是发现自我的艺术。

I'm sick of it as well. But I'm sick of not doing anything about it.

Craftsmanship is the soul of furniture-making; without it, we're just assembling materials.

Life is about creating yourself.

Survival can be summed up in three words—never give up. That's the heart of it really. Just keep trying.