Remember you will die.
“The Latin memento mori is often translated as ‘Remember you will die.’ … For me, it’s a call to action and a benevolent warning not to squander time.”
— Tim Ferriss, in The Four Hour Chef (p.564)
I am very serious about the business of creative living, and I will never stop creating, no matter what the outcome, and no matter how deep my anxieties and insecurities may be.
— Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic (p.95)
The following is an excerpt from the book Big Magic, by Elizabeth Gilbert:
Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack Gilbert, who was not related to me – unfortunately for me.
Jack Gilbert was a great poet, but if you’ve never heard of him, don’t worry about it. It’s not your fault. He never much cared about being known. But I knew about him, and I loved him dearly from a respectful distance, so let me tell you about him. Continue reading “Hidden Treasure”
A: The relationship between a human being and the mysteries of inspiration.
— Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic
If you're going to be here, you might as well live. 