“The essential dilemma of my life is between my deep desire to belong a...” — Jhumpa Lahiri Quote

“The essential dilemma of my life is between my deep desire to belong and my suspicion of belonging.”

“In graduate school, I decide to write my doctoral thesis on how Italian architecture influenced English playwrights of the seventeenth century. I wonder why certain playwrights decided to set their tragedies, written in English, in Italian palaces.”

“It took me a long time to even dare to envision myself as a writer. I was very uncertain and hesitant and afraid to pursue a creative life.”

“Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.”

“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life's search for love and wisdom.”

“May you live all the days of your life.”