Art is the filigrain of a little mind, and is twisted and involved and curled, but would reach farther if laid out in a straight line.

I never found even in my juvenile hours that it was necessary to go a thousand miles in search of themes for moralizing.

The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.

In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last.

Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel.

The Methodists love your big sinners, as proper subjects to work upon.

This world is a comedy to those that think, a tragedy to those that feel.

Nine-tenths of the people were created so you would want to be with the other tenth.

Who has begun has half done. Have the courage to be wise. Begin!

Foolish writers and readers are created for each other.

When people will not weed their own minds, they are apt to be overrun by nettles.

People will come to test and divide us, but, as long as we keep compassion in our hearts for others, they won't win.

Curious how a place unvisited can take such hold on the mind so that the very name sets up a ringing.

in your dream, you are jealous of tragedies.and the truth is, we all want our own tragedy, because life is pale without it.we want the teeth, the screaming.the survivalthat comes with it.

I have a feeling that we have been placed on this earth for a special reason and although I have not fulfilled all my missions, I am trying.

Duty is not collective; it is personal.

Science fiction works best when it stimulates debate.

My take on rap is driven by straightforward American southern rock and blues.

What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course.

I am free when I am functioning here in time and space as the creative will. ... freedom by our definition is obedience to the law of one's nature.

For me, everything that you're passionate about always comes with a little pain. That's how life is, and that's how I want to live it. I don't want it to be balanced and ordinary.