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Alice Sebold Quotes

American - Writer | September 6, 1963 -

I think understanding is the way to gain perspective - and therefore can live among those hideous realities. You can live with them.

Live Perspective Think Understanding

I have always felt extremely weird. But I am very happy with my weirdnesses, and I want other people to be very happy with theirs.

I Am Happy People Weird Want Always

To me, the idea of heaven would give you certain pleasures, certain joys - but it's very important to have an intellectual understanding of why you want those things.

Me Understanding You Heaven Want

I went to church irregularly and was mostly reading comics in the pew.

Reading Church Comics Pew Mostly

In my 20s, I railed against anything 'spiritual'; I thought it was all crap.

Spiritual Thought Anything Against

I'd like to go back to poetry again. I really, really revere good poetry. It's been my private discipline.

Good Discipline Poetry Back Go Been

I think you only learn what kind of personality you have by committing to things.

Personality Think Learn You Kind

We all work hard to understand the dynamic relationship we have with a parent.

Work Relationship Work Hard Parent

I'm gradually working through my obsessions, and maybe, when they're all free and clear, I'll write a comedy. But I'm not there yet.

Free Comedy Write Through Clear

I have never been shy about listening to the input of others and weighing it seriously.

Listening Seriously Shy Others Never

The relationship with the words someone uses is more intimate and integrated than just a quick read and a blurb can ever be. This intimacy - the words on the page being sent back and forth from engaged editor to open author - is unique in my experience.

Relationship Experience Words Someone

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