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.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.
The only way to do great work is to love what you do.
The perfect decks itself in beauty for the love of the Imperfect.
The more you give, the more they take.