“Writing is a dog’s life, but the only one worth living.” – Gustave Flaubert

“You are what you write.” – Helvy Tiana Rosa

“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.” – Anne Frank

“I don’t have to live in the real world — I’m a fiction writer.” – Aaron Sorkin

“Seeing your name on the book cover is like hearing your book saying, ‘Hi. Thanks for writing me!’” – Syahrin