To know oneself, one should assert oneself.
Know or listen to those who know.
Never complain and never explain.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
If you think you can do it, you can.
You never know what motivates you.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
The wise does at once what the fool does at last.
If you can dream it, you can do it.
The romantic idea is that everybody around a writer must suffer for his talent. I think a writer is a citizen of humanity, part of his nation, part of his family. He may have to make some compromises.