Astounding Quote by Orhan Pamuk

There came a time when I felt I was not going to be satisfied with life unless I could write.

— James Salter

Life can only be enjoyed as one acquires a true perspective of life and death and of the real purpose of life.

— Spiros Zodhiates

So overall, though my life is far from perfect, I'm contented with it. And in a peculiar way, I'm grateful for the troubling emotions…

— Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

No matter what is happening in life or in the world - war, natural disaster, poor health, pain, the death of loved ones -…

— Karen DeCrow

Living meaningfully is what brings joy.

— Marianne Williamson

I gave myself the small task of writing honestly about the kind of life I knew. I believe there is some value in carrying…

— Sally Rooney

Life has its pains and evils-its bitter disappointments; but like a good novel and in healthful length of days, there is infinite joy in…

— W. E. B. Du Bois

I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow, but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be…

— Agatha Christie

Life has to be in the moment, spontaneous and venerable. There isn't any winning or losing. Life itself, as it flowers in depth and…

— Richard Moss

At least in my case, a very simple, regular, happy life makes for better writing.

— Lauren Groff

I can see a version of my life where it all becomes meaningless. On a good day, writing seems noble. Other times, it's narcissistic…

— Hari Kunzru

Life isn't about a single moment of great triumph and attainment. It's about the trials and errors that get you there the blood, sweat,…

— Melchor Lim