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Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow the talent to the dark place where it leads.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Life, Success
"The Artist as Housewife" (1972)

And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

Erica Jong
Love, Inspirational, Life
"Fear of Flying". Book by Erica Jong, 1973.

Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.

Erica Jong
Love, Inspirational, Life
"Fear of Flying". Book by Erica Jong, 1973.

Take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Life, Motivational
FaceBook post by Erica Jong from Oct 18, 2014

Fame means millions of people have the wrong idea of who you are.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Mean, Idols
"Erica Jong talks sex at 73". Interview With Danielle Berrin, jewishjournal.com. October 15, 2015.

I have accepted fear as a part of life - specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Change, Courage
FaceBook post by Erica Jong from Jul 06, 2015

The trick is not how much pain you feel--but how much joy you feel. Any idiot can feel pain. Life is full of excuses to feel pain, excuses not to live, excuses, excuses, excuses.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Hurt, Pain
FaceBook post by Erica Jong from Feb 22, 2014

Ambivalence is a wonderful tune to dance to. It has a rhythm all its own.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Dance, Tunes
FaceBook post by Erica Jong from May 06, 2015

Anger is really disappointed hope.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Anger, Disappointed
Erica Jong (1985). “Parachutes & kisses”, Signet

Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Jealousy, Fun
1977 HowTo SaveYour Own Life.

At fifty the madwoman in the attic breaks loose, stomps down the stairs, and sets fire to the house. She won't be imprisoned anymore.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Birthday, Fire
Erica Jong (2006). “Fear of Fifty”, p.15, Penguin

I have lived my life according to this principle: If I'm afraid of it, then I must do it.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Principles, Ifs
FaceBook post by Erica Jong from Feb 29, 2012

Without the gods, how would I sing?' I asked. With your own voice,' he said.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Atheist, Voice
Erica Jong (2013). “Sappho's Leap: A Novel”, p.266, Open Road Media

The worst thing about jealousy is how low it makes you reach.

Erica Jong
Inspirational, Lows, Worst
Erica Jong (1995). “How to Save Your Own Life”, N A L Trade

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