Every veil secretly desires to be lifted, except the veil of Hypocrisy.

The three eldest children of Necessity: God, the World and love.

In the religion of Love the courtesan is a heretic; but the nun is an atheist.

Love is God's essence; Power but his attribute: therefore is his love greater than his power.

It is no wonder if Art frequently prefers Illusion to Truth: for Illusion is her servant, but Truth her mistress.

If Pity come as Pity, bid her stay; But if in guise of Love, chase her away.

Life without Love is as a flower without fragrance.

Were Love exempt from the militations of Necessity, he were greater than God and the World.

As the bud a leaf, so at last the thought becomes a word.

Wail not too wildly for expiring Love: The Love that dies was never quite alive.

Trust Love, nor fear to soar upon his track. The wings that bore to Heaven will bear thee back.

He who studies books alone will know how things ought to be, and he who studies men will know how they are.

I was a little too young to be a hippie.

Well, I'm reading about the battle of New Orleans right now. I've got an eclectic reading list.

Many people live in a self-imposed prison and don't even know it.

Negro leaders sought to negotiate with the city fathers. But the political leaders consistently refused to engage in good-faith negotiation.

Big-heartednes s is the most essential virtue on the spiritual journey.

My Dad was so open creatively that I was off in search of black turtleneck bathing suits with long sleeves.

Our world exists onlythrough our perception of it. Change our perception of our world and we change the world -- for us.

Britain and the United States are, and will remain, strong and close partners on trade, security and defence.

There was a time when metal ruled the world and I don't see any reason why it should be different now.