The dedicated life is worth living. You must give with your whole heart. Annie Dillard dedicategiveheart Change image and share on social
As a life's work, I would remember everything - everything, against loss. I would go through life like a plankton net. Annie Dillard lifelossnet Change image and share on social
How can people think that artists seek a name? There is no such thing as an artist - only the world, lit or unlit, as the world allows. Annie Dillard artistlightpeople Change image and share on social
It's a little silly to finally learn how to write at this age. But I long ago realized I was secretly sincere. Annie Dillard ageagofinally Change image and share on social
You are wrong if you think that you can in any way take the vision and tame it to the page. The page is jealous and tyrannical; the page is made of time and matter; the page always wins. Annie Dillard jealousmakematter Change image and share on social
There is no shortage of good days. It is good lives that are hard to come by. Annie Dillard daygoodhard Change image and share on social
I would like to learn, or remember, how to live. Annie Dillard learnliveremember Change image and share on social
People love pretty much the same things best. A writer looking for subjects inquires not after what he loves best, but after what he alone loves at all. Annie Dillard inquirelovepeople Change image and share on social
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. Annie Dillard daylivespend Change image and share on social
Your work is to keep cranking the flywheel that turns the gears that spin the belt in the engine of belief that keeps you and your desk in midair. Annie Dillard beliefbeltcrank Change image and share on social
