Never Hope More Than You Work

Creativity comes from trust.

Trust your instincts.
And never hope more than you work.
- Rita Mae Brown

I read that on Notes From a Cottage Industry recently. It's a great quote. I've added it to my collection. I think a lot of people collect quotes.

My blog quote is an homage to dreaming, but if I want something to happen, then I guess I'd better get to work. That concept has been on my mind lately, but I certainly didn't phrase it as well as Ms. Brown.

I had never heard of Rita Mae Brown until seeing this quote. I looked up some of her other quotes and found others I like, including this wonderful one:

I finally figured out the only reason to be alive is to enjoy it.