Besides, nothing makes one so vain as being told that one is a sinner. Conscience makes egotists of us all.

I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.

Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.

The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.

Oh, brothers! I don't care for brothers. My elder brother won't die, and my younger brothers seem never to do anything else.

If a man treats life artistically, his brain is his heart.

What fire does not destroy, it hardens

All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril.

Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.

Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

With a clear idea of what you want in life, you need to actively pursue your dream. Half-hearted attempts will not work.

A 'good job' can be both practically attractive while still not good enough to devote your entire life to.

Despite everything, I believe people are really good at heart.

But when I got angry, my nerves sought an outlet, and my mouth didn't always guard the gates.

In my experience, the heavy-handed, terror-inspiring approach closes as many doors as it smashes open.

Prepare to win, or lose to someone who is.

Rock and roll is here to stay.

I can't help what I sound like. What I sound like is what i am. You know? I cannot be anything other that what I am.

I would love to be friends with Kanye West, because I know he is not a dreadful person, he is a lovely person and I think he is misunderstood.