Pearls lie at the bottom of the ocean while scum rises to the top.

Things only have the value and importance we give them. This is as true of works of art as it is of knowledge or love or money.

I see no reason to consider an artist's work any more valuable or important than any other kind of work.

Whatever your goal or desire might be, you overestimate its value.

The most valuable thing one can learn about life is to not take it seriously.

What do I aspire to be? Just an ordinary person who values living.

Fame is the illusion that one person has more value than another.

Writing is something to do and that's value enough.. Why make anything more of it?

A story has value whether it's true or not.