But do not look down on even the most minute of things; for with the coming of daybreak, even the tiniest particles of dust in this world sing and dance in the sunlight.

Being extra nice to someone can be a form of manipulation--kindness is an exercise of power in its own right.

It’s not right because it just isn’t. You can’t go round making up evidence just because you’re convinced someone is guilty. You can’t be judge and jury

[Tea-masters] have given emphasis to our natural love of simplicity, and shown us the beauty of humility. In fact, through their teachings tea has entered the life of the people.

The only thing people regret is that they didn't live boldy enough, that they didn't invest enough heart, didn't love enough. Nothing else really counts at all.

Religion can be the enemy of God. It's often what happens when God, like Elvis, has left the building.

Whenever a songwriter writes a big hit, then the next 20 songs they write - no matter how bad they are - get recorded.

The bands I like, they don't sell too many records and the girls I like, they don't kiss too many boys. Books I read will never be bestsellers yeah but come on fellas at least we made our choice.

I kind of like the position of being the fair-haired savior of my mother

As eternity is reckoned there's a lifetime in a second.

Time is jealous of you, and wars against your lilies and your roses.