Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another.
The Crime of Sylvestre BonnardThe most basic way to get someone's attention is this: Break a pattern.
Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others DieMatthew Arnold made the horrible prophecy that literature would increasingly replace religion.
On Stories: And Other Essays on LiteratureYour suffering is there to inspect you and perfect you. We are made complete by our pain.
Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life