That's how it goes, my friend. The problem is not falling a captive, it's how to avoid surrender.

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Conflict is the soul of literature.

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The misuse of language induces evil in the soul.

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I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.

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How do you defeat terrorism? Don’t be terrorized.

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Words are your paintbrush, and your life is the canvas. You can paint whatever you want to paint. ― Miguel Ruiz

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The soul is healed by being with children.

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The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts. ― Marcus Aurelius

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Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. – Mahatma Gandhi

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The only way you can influence your fate is to put your soul into your performance and hope it registers with the audience.

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