“What we find in books is like the fire in our hearths. We fetch it from our neighbors, we kindle it at home, we communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.” – Voltaire
Author Archives: Izzat Zailan
Reading List
May 2022
Character Is Destiny
“To conquer others is to have force. To conquer oneself is to be strong.” – Lao Tzu
Your Work Isn’t Everything
“Love and work are the cornerstones of our humanness.” – Freud
To Create is to Tinker
“Anyone who has tried to write knows it is not easy to be easy to read.” – John Irving
The Incredible Rebirth of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: A Personal Review of Unlimited Love
“I love you the most when you’re down and out.” – Veronica
We Are a Unique Combination of Our Influences
“One can name great men of all kinds who were very little gifted.” – Nietzsche
Reading List
April 2022
Write For Yourself First
“Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open.” – Stephen King
Shaking the World in a Gentle Way
“Being smart and rich are lucky, but being curious and compassionate will save your ass.” – Mary Karr
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