God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform. He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor.

Knowledge is proud that it knows so much; wisdom is humble that it knows no more.

...So let us welcome peaceful evening in.

An idler is a watch that wants both hands; As useless if it goes as when it stands.

Grief is itself a medicine.

How various his employments whom the world Calls idle; and who justly in return Esteems that busy world an idler too!

Knowledge and wisdom, far from being one, Have oft-times no connection. Knowledge dwells In heads replete with thoughts of other men; Wisdom in minds attentive to their own.

I pity them greatly, but I must be mum, for how could we do without sugar and rum?

Who loves a garden loves a greenhouse too.

And hast thou sworn on every slight pretence, Till perjuries are common as bad pence, While thousands, careless of the damning sin, Kiss the book's outside, who ne'er look'd within?

Maslow was right... Insecurity is main source of ego and aggression... Achievements and success leads to humbleness... It takes a lifetime... to understand nothing matters..

I don't want--to go--I don't want--to leave you--Eden--

It seems to me that at this time we need education in the obvious more than investigation of the obscure.

Do not trust anybody but yourself. If people want to help you, fine. Put it on paper and understand exactly what every word says.

Everything in New Orleans is a good idea.

God works funny so it might have just been meant for me to be an artist that doesn't sell two million records. Maybe my records might change somebody's life rather than sell thru the roof.

I love theater. To have the people onstage right there, to be working in concert with other artists, this is a like a school of fish moving together.

In a storm there is no shelter like the wings of God.

Dressing well is an expression of manners.

I am for literally all of the underdogs that I can command and demand better of everyone, including myself.