Ilona

“Given that the pre-frontal cortex is a key to our success as a species, consuming any amount of alcohol or other intoxicant seems really stupid.”
― Edward Slingerland, Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization

“You'll discover for yourself soon enough the things that devastate us most in the moment are always the things we look back on with such gratitude.”
― Rachel Harrison, Cackle

“Memories have their purpose, and nostalgia is not a danger in small doses. It can be good to remember what has made us who we are, to reflect on what has made us stronger.”
― Rachel Harrison, Cackle

“Never hide from adverse criticism. Mockery, indifference, misunderstanding— welcome the lot. Criticism of your work is much the same as criticism of yourself, you know, your work being an extension of yourself, and there's nothing like good slashing personal criticism for begetting humility.”
― Elizabeth Goudge, Pilgrim's Inn