Human language is mythological and metaphorical by nature.

Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.

Water is the soul of the Earth.

We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.

We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread than climb the cross of the moment and let our illusions die.

Civilizations should be measured by the degree of diversity attained and the degree of unity retained.

Herds of reindeer move across Miles and miles of golden moss

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

'Healing,' Papa would tell me, 'is not a science, but the intuitive art of wooing nature.'

Few people take an interest in Iceland, but in those few the interest is passionate.

No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible.

Communication can be sent or received through verbal or nonverbal cues.

We must look hopeful.

There is always a type of man who says he loves his fellow men, and expects to make a living at it.

I have a hard time memorizing stuff. I'm always in the process of writing a new song, so trying to learn a new one takes a minute.

There's a limit that you will not be able to go past if you don't understand the importance of reading.

His (the theologian) basic instinct of self preservation forbids him to respect reality at any point or even to let it get a word in.

By the end of the writing process, which is about 80 songs per album, I look at the material and think, what's going to make a difference in someone's life.

To tell you the truth, I never thought of myself as much of a success.

American-style iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot

She believes in something. It is an old-fashioned idea