Economy is an excellent lure to betray people into expense.

There are few mortals so insensible that their affections cannot he gained by mildness, their confidence by sincerity, their hatred by scorn or neglect

In fame's temple there is always a niche to be found for rich dunces, importunate scoundrels, or successful butchers of the human race.

Who conquers indolence conquers all other hereditary sins.

Silence is the safest response for all the contradiction that arises from impertinence, vulgarity, or envy.

The quarter of an hour before dinner is the worst that suitors can choose.

The more you speak of yourself, the more you are likely to lie.

Idlers cannot even find time to be idle, or the industrious to be at leisure. We must always be doing or suffering

A moral lesson is better expressed in short sayings than in long discourse.

Suicides pay the world a bad compliment. Indeed, it may so happen that the world has been beforehand with them in incivility. Granted. Even then the retaliation is at their own expense.

Comedians are not usually actors, but imitations of actors.

I show up for my fellow man by sharing my inner wealth. I generously give out compassion and acceptance wherever I go.

Through the whirlwind, I hear my father's harsh whi

I've always loved Elton John and that is one of my favorite songs by him and Bernie (Taupin). The American songbook is ever-expanding and I feel like it works well with what I was trying to say.

I am not a passenger in anything I do. I am and always will be a leader.

Kids are so dynamic; if you're tired and you walk into a roomful of kids, your energy is brought up to their level.

I don't believe that human ethnic groups are equal, and I believe that's fairly easy to prove.

It's a blast to watch. It's a lot more interesting live than it is on record. I mean, it really is a theatrical event. It's a sporting event! Cause you never know what's gonna happen.

Cannot people realize how large an income is thrift?

Inspiration is the key to everything.

Asking is the first step in the Creative Process, so make it a habit to ask.