A poet must never make a statement simply because it is sounds poetically exciting; he must also believe it to be true.

Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.

Water is the soul of the Earth.

We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.

We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread than climb the cross of the moment and let our illusions die.

Civilizations should be measured by the degree of diversity attained and the degree of unity retained.

Herds of reindeer move across Miles and miles of golden moss

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

'Healing,' Papa would tell me, 'is not a science, but the intuitive art of wooing nature.'

Few people take an interest in Iceland, but in those few the interest is passionate.

No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible.

Basically, if you're not a utopianist, you're a schmuck.

Those who want rain, must also accept the mud.

In every business, in every industry, management does matter.

If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms.

Gift-wrap the framed artwork on your walls and rehang them - what's nicer than a wall of presents to look at?

Feeble and timid minds . . . consider the use of dilatory and ambiguous measures as the most admirable efforts of consummate prudence.

Politics is that rare sport where the amateur contest is actually more interesting than the professional.

When I was little, there were so many people in my house. Everyone was enjoying themselves, rehearsing, having fun. It was like a playground.

I have come to the conclusion that life in the Antarctic Regions can be very pleasant.

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