Some Quotes from Octavia E. Butler

“All that you touch, You Change. All that you Change, Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change. God” ― Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower

“We can, Each of us, Do the impossible As long as we can convince ourselves That it has been done before.” ― Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Talents

“Self is. Self is body and bodily perception. Self is thought, memory, belief. Self creates. Self destroys. Self learns, discovers, becomes. Self shapes. Self adapts. Self invents its own reasons for being. To shape God, shape Self.” ― Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Talents

“When your rage is choking you, it is best to say nothing.” ― Octavia E. Butler, Fledgling

“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won't. Habit is persistence in practice.” ― Octavia Butler, Bloodchild and Other Stories