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On Creative Criticism

“I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses.” – Johannes Kepler “The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure criticism without resentment.” – Elbert Hubbard “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” –Continue reading “On Creative Criticism”

On Empathy and Courage

“If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift you have to give is that of your own self-transformation.” – Lao Tzu “You never really understand aContinue reading “On Empathy and Courage”

To Risk or not to Risk

“Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. be patient. The storm will pass. the spring will come.” – Robert H. Schuller “You’ve done it before and you can do it now.Continue reading “To Risk or not to Risk”

Self-love, Helping, and Dreaming

“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it’s at the end of your arm. As you get older, remember you have another hand: the first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” – Audrey Hepburn “There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after theyContinue reading “Self-love, Helping, and Dreaming”

The Hard, but Satisfying Part of Writing

“What underlies great science is what underlies great art, whether it is visual or written, and that is the ability to distinguish patterns out of chaos.” – Diana Gabaldon “Character, I think, is the single most important thing in fiction. You might read a book once for its interesting plot – but not twice. –Continue reading “The Hard, but Satisfying Part of Writing”