“When I don't get enough sleep, I am cranky, vulnerable to headaches, a...” — Siri Hustvedt Quote

“When I don't get enough sleep, I am cranky, vulnerable to headaches, and my concentration is poor.”

“Years ago, when I was in Siena for the first time, I saw the works of Duccio, whose deeply emotional painting from the thirteenth century has never left me.”

“Neurobiological research has shown that in people with chronic PTSD, both stress hormone secretion and areas of the brain connected to memory function, such as the hippocampus, appear to be affected, although exactly how and why remains controversial.”

“Concentration is my motto - first honesty, then industry, then concentration.”

“When I used to drop the ball, it was because of concentration, trying to run before I caught the ball.”

“I love ocean life. I'm fascinated that so much of it remains unexplored by human beings. Diluted seawater consisted of nearly the same concentration of elements and minerals as blood plasma. They've got the same amount of sodium, too.”