Alas, by what rude fate Our lives, like ships at sea, an instant meet, Then part forever on their courses fleet.

Faith and joy are the ascensive forces of song.

A critic must accept what is best in a poet, and thus become his best encourager.

Above the clouds I lift my wing To hear the bells of Heaven ring; Some of their music, though my fights be wild, To Earth I bring; Then let me soar and sing!

Men are egotists, and not all tolerant of one man's selfhood; they do not always deem the amities elective.

Poetry is an art, and chief of the fine art; the easiest to dabble in, the hardest in which to reach true excellence.

Worth, courage, honor, these indeed Your sustenance and birthright are.

Music waves eternal wands,-- Enchantress of the souls of mortals!

Fashion is a potency in art, making it hard to judge between the temporary and the lasting.

But every human path leads on to God; He holds a myriad finer threads than gold, And strong as holy wishes, drawing us With delicate tension upward to Himself.

Genius does not need a special language; it uses newly whatever tongue it finds.

Some men spend their lives looking for ways to punish themselves for having been born.

Who goes through more pain? The one who's gone or the one who got left behind?

I simply don't shine in company. Mostly I prefer to retreat with a book.

I definitely want Brooklyn to be christened, but I don't know into what religion yet.

Truth is in all things, even partly, in error.

Nothing is more portable than rich people and their money

Can you let go of words and ideas, attitudes and expectations? If so, then the Tao will loom into view.

Religious questions have often led to wicked and impious actions.

I have never taken any exercise, except sleeping and resting, and I never intend to take any. Exercise is loathsome. And it cannot be any benefit when you are tired; and I was always tired.

I don't care what my friends think." "You care what they'l do when they remember that you're the one with personality.