Everyone has something to hide. And if they couldn't hide it the world would be in a lot worse mess than it is.

Vanity was stronger than love at sixteen and there was no room in her hot heart now for anything but hate.

The only way to retain love is to give it away.

A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite.

The American is said to become full-flavored, and in time a most all-round man, through the polish which Europe can impart.

Let us never adopt the maxim, Rather lose our friend than our jest.

When I read passages like this, I want to look for the nearest wall to bang my head against.

I always say that teenagers are the first to know if you're pandering to them.

The conception, composition, practice, and performance of a piece of music can blossom in a single moment.

I instinctively try to protect people from filth.

I don't collect anything. I collect people, I think. I'm very social and I like seeing a lot of people.