A meeting is an occasion when people gather together, some to say what they do not think, and others not to say what they really do.

Only 3 to 5 percent of people are aware of being a part of history; the overwhelming majority think things will always be the way they are.

A real dictator usually isn't interested in money or women, just pure power.

Sometimes there are historical moments when a country's course could be turned one way or the other, when fate can be escaped.

When you deny something your power is much more conspicuous than when you approve it.

The secret of happiness is something to do

I always have someplace else I’d rather be, even if I don’t know where that is, yet.

If every child matters, every child has the right to a good start in life. If every child matters, every child has the right to be included. And that is so important for children with special needs.

I've always had such wonderful opportunities, but I never made the effort, haven't put on the pressure. But I never took them.

Americans get mad as hell with reasonable frequency but quickly return to their families and sitcoms.

Cough up a lung where I'm from marcy son, aint nothin nice

If I had not kissed anyone, or danced with anyone, or had a reason to cry, the music made me feel as if I had gone through all that anyway.

Most of our diversions do not so much delay death as accustom us to it.

As I grew older, I actually was prepared to go into fine arts school and do a degree. That was what I was actually settled upon when I was offered a record deal.

I like to work as little as possible to make the most money possible.