He is a man of sense who does not grieve for what he has not but rejoices in what he has.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Serious spiritual practice is more than serene walks in the woods, lit candles and incense. You have to be committed. You have to be willing to enter into your own darkness and transcend it.

All the glory of the world would be buried in oblivion unless God had provided mortals with the remedy of books.

See you on the other side, kid.

It was a full moon and, shining on all the snow, it made everything almost as bright as day -- only the shadows were rather confusing.

I'm not a good actor, I can play myself and a much gayer version of myself. That's my range.

Sometimes I think fiction exists to model the way God might think of us, if God had the time and inclination to do so.

Its been a long time coming but now the snow is gone

I own no property and yet I feel that I am perhaps the richest man in the world.

Never look at the brass - it only encourages them.

You're starting to see new record companies and business models taking shape, but it takes time.