An evil-speaker differs from an evil-doer only in the want of opportunity.

Whilst we deliberate how to begin a thing, it grows too late to begin it.

We should not speak so that it is possible for the audience to understand us, but so that it is impossible for them to misunderstand us.

We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.

Write quickly and you will never write well; write well, and you will soon write quickly.

One should aim not at being possible to understand, but at being impossible to misunderstand.

While we are making up our minds as to when we shall begin. the opportunity is lost.

A mediocre speech supported by all the power of delivery will be more impressive than the best speech unaccompanied by such power.

Study depends on the goodwill of the student, a quality that cannot be secured by compulsion.

We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.

The perfection of art is to conceal art.

Hunger of choice is a painful luxury

Our happiness or misery depends upon our perception, not on the situation.

Running gave me a focus to start looking after myself, to eat properly, and focus on building up my strength.

The hottest year in global [sic] history was 1934.

The ability to understand people is one of the greatest assets anyone can ever have.

I rarely assess live shows after I play them.

I honestly believe there is absolutely nothing like going to bed with a good #book; or a friend who's #read one.

I do not care to speak ill of a man behind his back, but I believe he is an attorney.

Luck is my middle name. Mind you, my first name is Bad.

I'm here to change the world, and if I am not, I am probably wasting my time.