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Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, read more
Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.
The important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock - shock is a worn-out word - but read more
The important thing in writing is the capacity to astonish. Not shock - shock is a worn-out word - but astonish.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it
Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it
Might was the measure of right.
[Lat., Mensuraque juris
Vis erat.]
Might was the measure of right.
[Lat., Mensuraque juris
Vis erat.]
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
I put all my genius into my life; I put only my talent into my works.
But 'twas a maxim he had often tried,
That right was right, and there he would abide.
But 'twas a maxim he had often tried,
That right was right, and there he would abide.
My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right.
My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I am right.
Writing only leads to more writing.
Writing only leads to more writing.
Good writing gives energy, whatever it is about.
Good writing gives energy, whatever it is about.