But who can count the beatings of the lonely heart?

Beware how you contradict prejudices, even knowing them to be such, for the generality of people are much more tenacious of their prejudices than of anything belonging to them.

There's no doctor like meat and drink.

It is a truth, universally acknowledged, that there is no passion so deeply rooted in human nature as that of pride.

I am for everything starting into full-blown perfection at once.

Oh, how easy it must be to be good when one has the power of doing good!

... what will not the heart endure ere it will voluntarily surrender the hoarded treasure of its love to the cold dictates of reason or the stern voice of duty!

Poverty and contempt generally go hand-in-hand in this world.

...the synagogin', the tabernaclin', the psalmin', that goes on in this hoose, that's enough to break the spirits o' ony young creature.

I think our society puts too much pressure on romantic love, and that is why so many romances fail. Romance can't possibly carry all that we want it to.

Presence is needed to become aware of the Beauty, the Majesty, the Sacredness of Nature

Without a doubt my mother was an inspiration for my writing. This is true in many ways, but mostly because she is a wonderful storyteller, without even knowing it.

sunshine is just beyond the clouds" Carl Joesph Gunner

Life is a glass of wine and having your feet washed - it's a biblical event, might I add. This is part of mankind's story. You are always looking for a moment to take a break.

A foolish picture I live in disgust, degradation being eaten by lust.

This is a great opportunity for musicians to display their talent by re-interpreting some classic Kinks songs. Good luck, enjoy, be creative... be outrageous!

Among idealists and visionaries, there is no shortage of good intent, but there's often a shortage of discipline.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of the US, and hopefully spending some of the summer in Europe playing festivals. It's early days though, so who knows.

Lend your money and lose your friend.