“Self-esteem comes quietly, like the truth.” — Amity Gaige Quote

Self-esteem comes quietly, like the truth.

Reading while I'm writing ideally inspires my competitive side. When I read great writers, I want to be a better writer.

I think novels are profoundly autobiographical. If writers deny that, they are lying. Or if it's really true, then I think it's a mistake.

Don't let anyone tell you there's only one way to write.

I often read poetry to 'warm up' before I write.

I'm going to do everything I'm supposed to do - except roommates. No roommates. I quietly paid for my own room on the road. I didn't want to tell anyone.

I want to live quietly.

I can be very self-destructive, but quietly.

What, exactly, did Sjahrir do for the Republic? ... His entire underground effort can be summed up by saying that he sat quietly and safely away somewhere listening to a clandestine radio.

My music is for the quietly unhinged.