All I ever really wanted to do was arouse souls through my writing and enjoy my journey to becoming one with myself and with the world.

— Terry A. O'Neal

An individual's perception is their reality colored in the shades they desire--not necessarily the color that it is.

— Terry A. O'Neal

Carry out your literary dream, no matter how unlikely it may seem...

— Terry A. O'Neal

Everyone will not favor you or respect your beliefs, passion and purpose--so be it. But do not allow the views of others to hinder your quest. Remain steadfast.

— Terry A. O'Neal

I believe that all of us have a little bit of "crazy" in us, even if just a pinch. It could manifest out of extreme enthusiasm, foolish behavior or downright insanity. Aside from its legal concept, insanity or "crazy" is a personality trait, a neurotic emotional state that can surprisingly be beneficial to us in many ways--especially when it comes to creativity, increasing consciousness, as well as problem-solving. However, when your crazy outweighs your rationale, it is definitely time to seek professional help.

— Terry A. O'Neal

I have always been their rock. A mother’s unconditional love is fervent enough to battle against the gates of hell, rise up from her knees and stand gallant, in spite of her gaping war wounds. If only they knew the battle fought and the flood of threshed without having to endure such agony.

— Terry A. O'Neal

It’s easy to get caught up in where the world is going and lose sight of the direction we were headed.

— Terry A. O'Neal

Life weighs heavy upon my shoulders and patience starts wearing thin, it is divine hope and dreams which sustain me, pushing me forth against the wind.

— Terry A. O'Neal

Maybe she will be broken forever. But if it is so, she will adorn it with radiant elegance; and all that man will ever discern is her effortless grace and the softness of her smile.

— Terry A. O'Neal

My spirit has been around far longer than my soul--I've lived several lifetimes already. And one this novel has been written, I will have lived several more.

— Terry A. O'Neal