Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

"The worst thing that ever happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don't let it get the best of you."

"Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced."

"Writing is a form of prayer."

"The most powerful word in the English language is 'story'; the person who has the best story wins."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."