The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering. – Ben Okri
The higher the artist, the fewer the gestures. The fewer the tools, the greater the imagination. The greater the will, the greater the secret failure. – Ben Okri
Im conscious of a series of circles working its way through my life. And at this particular moment I have come round to the beginning of my writing cycle. It begins with poetry. Theres hardly a day that goes past on which I dont write poetry. – Ben Okri
Stories can conquer fear, you know. They can make the heart bigger. – Ben Okri
I try not to put anything political on the forefront of what Im trying to do creatively. At the same time, I do think its wonderful when I hear people say that its inspirational that Im an Indian woman on camera. My life is very diverse, and my friends are a diverse group of people. – Mindy Kaling