evidence: I have several quotations that inspire me, but this is one by C. S. Lewis, which I remind myself of frequently: "You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream." These words inspired me to fulfill my dream to become an author in my early forties. Initially, I figured I wasn’t young enough to pursue a new goal. When I stumbled upon Mr. Lewis’s quotation, I paused for several minutes and realized I wanted to build a new dream, because I had something to share with others. This quotation continues to give me fuel whenever I feel empty or try to convince myself to terminate my writing dreams.