In every work of genius we recognize our own rejected thoughts; they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.
If the stuff you're writing is not for yourself, it won't work.
Write the book you want to read.
Anxiety is the handmaiden of creativity.
The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.
If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.
The secret of creativity is knowing how to hide your sources.
Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.
Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.