Gratitude is a very pleasant sensation, both for those who feel and to those who excite it. No one who confers a favor can say with truth that they 'want no thanks.' They always do.

If a person begins by telling you, 'Do not be offended at what I am going to say,' prepare yourself for something that she knows will certainly offend you.

Flattery is praise without foundation.

Avoid giving invitations to bores - they will come without.

When you see persons slip down on the ice, do not laugh at them. ... It is more feminine on witnessing such a sight, to utter an involuntary scream than a shout of laughter.

Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in garrets, nor wear rags - at least in America.

With God, the fear of failure is slain cold by success that is already hot on the way.

It is a happy talent to know how to play.

The most powerful lesson you can learn in running? You're capable of much more than you think.

I am wise enough to know that there are some perils from which a man must flee.

Some stories we know well and some we learn as we go. Being able to shape and share these stories into new perspectives and new ideas is incredibly gratifying.

We don't need to eat anyone who would run, swim, or fly away if he could.

In order for people to recover, we can't just say 'love is all we need.'

Suffering comes from desire, not from pain.

I will work on Invincible until I am made to quit.

What worries me sometimes in the culture is that the role for music that actually challenges and enlightens the audience is being pushed to the sidelines.