Isabel Allende

"Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar."

"We are not obliged to be extraordinary."

"The future is a blank page waiting to be written."

"Laughter is like fire. It can warm or it can burn."

"There is no death, only a change of worlds."

"Beauty is a terrible thing."

"The human spirit is more powerful than any drug."

"History is nothing but a series of mistakes."

"Peace is more precious than diamonds."

"Work is love made visible."

"Patience is a virtue that not everyone possesses."

"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."

"Technology is not good or bad, it is neutral."

"The real wealth is the human connection."

"Solitude is necessary for creative work."

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge."

"Inspiration is for amateurs. The rest of us just get to work."

"Health is a blessing, treasure it."

"Philosophy is the art of living."

"War is the ultimate failure of diplomacy."

"Science is a way of understanding the world."

"Politics is the art of compromise."

"Gratitude is the most powerful emotion."

"Every person has a story worth telling."

"The only true failure is giving up."

"Friendship is a two-way street."

"Happiness is not a destination, it is a journey."

"Power without compassion is tyranny."

"Kindness costs nothing, but it is priceless."

"Change is the only constant in life."