I am a vampire. Blood does not bother me.

Enjoy your life. No curse hangs over you, nor did it ever. No devil chases after your soul. Sing and dance and be merry.

The hourglass runs low.

A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But he would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do.

You will see that the things you desire most are the very things that bring you the greatest sorrow.

Death never comes at the right time, despite what mortals believe. Death always comes like a thief.

What you wish for, what you most hope for - that is your greatest illusion.

When you were in love, you knew no fear or hatred. When you were fearful, there was no possibility of love or hate. And when there was hate, there was only hate.

Sleep is not on good terms with broken hearts. It will have nothing to do with them.

You search endlessly for permanent happiness in a world where nothing is permanent.

It doesn't matter. You are what you are. I am what I am. We are the same-when you take the time to remember me.

Time produces quality product

Beauty cannot be limited to physical appearances... because beauty can be felt without being seen.

Some of the things that contributed to my positive attitude were rejoicing, smiling and acknowledging every small step I had made.

All I'm out for is a good time - all the rest is propaganda.

I'm a little bit more unusual so I consider myself as the black sheep.

I think musically, there's always the stuff you're into that you've always been into but every once in a while there's a new band that kind of stokes you out a little, at least for me.

I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.

After struggling for a long time I started to live out my dreams.

A guest at a dinner party observed the strange expression on James Thurber's face. 'Don't be concerned,' said Thurber's wife. 'He's writing.'

First you harmonize, then you customize.