Heart Quote by Leonard Cohen

His style has the desperate jauntiness of an orchestra fiddling away for dear life on a sinking ship.

— Edmund Wilson

“Why does the writer write? The writer writes to serve — hopelessly he writes in the hope that he might serve — not himself…

— Joy Williams

This is what separates artists from ordinary people: the belief, deep in our hearts, that if we build our castles well enough, somehow the…

— Anne Lamott

Ocean's remarkable stories, depth of commitment, and eloquent communication make him a fantastic resource for conferences, universities, and indeed everyone who wants a potent…

— Van Jones

He that divines the secret of my music is freed from the unhappiness that haunts the whole world of men.

— Ludwig van Beethoven

I've been around many different lives, many different voices. It was amazing material for a writer.

— Dee Rees

The voice of the sea speaks to the soul.

— Kate Chopin

As I read, I start to form clear ideas of the characters and allow myself to be a proper conduit for this author's voice…

— Barbara Rosenblat

So all hail the honorable, microphone phenomenal Persona is unbombable? Trust me son, I continue like a saga do, bringin' you the drama to…

— Rakim

When I first began writing In the Country of Men all I had was the voice of the protagonist. He intrigued me and my…

— Hisham Matar

I hold any writer sufficiently justified who is himself in love with his theme.

— Henry James

“Music is my voice, which illuminates my soul. To deny me this inspiration, is to mute my contemplations on life.”

— Patricia H. Graham