God gives us the ugliness so we don't take the beautiful things in life for granted.

Sometimes, two people have to fall apart to realize how much they need to fall back together

Sometimes in life, we need a few bad days in order to keep the good ones in perspective.

Don't take life too seriously Punch it in the face when it needs a good hit Laugh at it

There are people you meet that you get to know, and then there are people you meet that you already know.

Never judge others. You both know good and well how unexpected events can change who a person is. Always keep that in mind. You never know what someone else is experiencing within their own life.

I want to be your soulmate, even if I don't believe in them.

When life gives you lemons, make sure you know whose eyes you need to squeeze them in.

My lack of access to the real world has been replaced completely by books, and it can’t be healthy to live in a land of happily ever afters.

I need someone who is willing to watch me brave the ocean and then dare me not to drown.

Love is the most beautiful thing in the world. Unfortunately, it's also one of the hardest things in the world to hold on to, and one of the easiest things to throw away.

In some way, every creative action disturbs the universe.

I will always take your part, Bee. Right or wrong. That is why you must always take care to be right, lest you make your father a fool.

A Libertarian’s just a Democrat whose vote doesn’t count. Same thing.

I tend to feel really protective of songs, and if they aren't sitting well in a record, I'll pull them tight to my chest until I feel it's a better time.

There is absolutely no record ever of Hillary Clinton or anyone in her campaign ever saying that President [Barack] Obama is not legitimate.

Be courageous and face this moment in time consciously and with all the discernment and clarity within your power.

Fear will keep you alive; indifference won't.

Kitsch lends itself to a definition in terms of a systematic attempt to fly from daily reality: in time and in space.

Gratitude is a duty none can be excused from, because it is always at our own disposal.

I told you I was ill. (On his headstone)