All love that has not friendship for its base, Is like a mansion built upon the sand. - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

It is impossible to pursue a successful literary career and follow the advice of all one's 'best friends'. I feel compelled to follow the light which my own intellect & judgement cast upon my way, rather than any one of the many conflicting rays which other minds would lend me.

Cukup mudah untuk bersikap menyenangkan, kalau hidup mengalir seperti lagu,
Tapi orang yang hebat ialah yang bisa tersenyum, saat semua berantakan.
Sebab ujian bagi hati adalah kesulitan.
Dan kesulitan selalu datang setiap waktu.
Dan senyuman yang layak disanjung dunia adalah senyuman yang bersinar menembusi air mata.

It is enjoyed by millions of souls to-day — this great prize of life. I for one declare that for every day of misery in my existence I have had a week of joy and happiness. For every hour of pain, I have had a day of pleasure. For every moment of worry, an hour of content.