The role of the writer is to bear witness, to tell the stories that need to be told, to give voice to the voiceless.
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 beauty of literature lies in its ability to transcend time and space."
Psychology is the science of mental life, not just the cataloging of its elements.