Ambition is what gives birth to imagination and then imagination directs the bearing towards its pursuit.

We are not good because of the good we do but we are good and so we do good.

A wise man is able to differentiate between humility and weakness, he does not mistake courage for pride.

A rat in its stealing behavior may manage to steal gold jewelry and to make a nest with it but that does not in anyway qualify the rat to be a millionaire though it's gold pieces be worth that much.

A call to embrace democracy is the worst insult to a society that is still alien to civilisation. It is like being asked to dance to the tune of mob justice.

Illusion (moha) is to take a beating and then forget, to take another beating and then forget again.

If I am going to be a monster, the least I could do is be well fed!

all the existentialists concur that it is through our choices that we become who we are.

If God rewards the faithful with earthly rewards, then what leverage does the devil have?

I know that a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania is about the most random place for a country singer to come from, but I had an awesome childhood.

I don't like to over-intellectualize scenes that are working. I tend to think when you do that you may lose it.

Can't do it, simply cause underneath 'em is too ugly.

Two phrases I hate in reference to female characters are 'strong' and 'feisty.' They really annoy me. It's the most condescending thing. You say that about a three-year-old. It infantilises women.

Love is patient and trusting; it doesn't hold a grudge when somebody hurts you, and most of all, it endures.

I mean, we all know the dangers of starving, but bulimia? That can't be that bad. It's only bad when you get really thin. Who worries about bulimics? They're just gross.