The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.

The sculpture is already complete within the marble block, before I start my work. It is already there, I just have to chisel away the superfluous material.

I’m a work in progress, and I’m okay with that.

The only way to keep improving is to keep pushing yourself.

The act of writing is an act of optimism. You would not take the trouble to do it if you felt it didn't matter.

Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.