A lot of times when I'm writing lyrics, I just think about insecurities that I might have and turn them into a scene. Some things may be true, and some things may not.

May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground.

I kind of like being depressed.

There’s always some level of optimism in every single song.

It takes a lot to still believe in people.

Running in Central Park is my favorite thing to wake up and do. I have my own specific path that I have to run every single time. There's a little bit of OCD involved, but I love it.

I don't play an instrument - I just write in my head, and I usually hear fully formed songs. 'We Are Young' turned out so much like it was in my head. But it also exceeded all my expectations.

But as long as you're creating the art you want to create, if people start liking you, you shouldn't have to apologize. You want your stuff to be heard by as many people as possible.

If I wasn't a musician I'd probably be like a meth addict.

I try and get about eight hours of sleep every single night. And I like to think that I drink more water than anyone, ever.

I don't want to be known for anything other than writing songs.

She frowned at me. "You need some rest. You look like hell. And you're obviously tired enough to have gotten the giggles."Wizards don't giggle, " I said, hardly able to speak. "This is cackling.

The greatest irony is that people with Rolodexes are no longer LinkedIn. And if that pun doesn't make sense, don’t ask anyone in your Rolodex to explain it.

The memories of walks...are hitched on to particular times and places

you will need a great deal of self-discipline not to lose your sense of balance, humility, and commitment.

God has a plan for your retirement.

Fundamental [tax] reform almost always runs the risk of making things worse.

Always tell the truth or the truth will tell on you.

What others say and do cannot stop you from fulfilling your destiny. Your destiny was handed down by Almighty God.

The place to find the explanation for the liberal-activist mindset of the courts is in the political arena.

People like to do politics with me, and they like to do business.