I found fame to be somewhat of a prison. The more famous you were, the smaller the cell that you had to live in.

I try not to look back on my career.

Everything in this world happens with a purpose. You are born in this world with a purpose, you are chosen by purpose.

You're the ruler of the universe. Try to show a little taste!

I’ve lived what feels like a thousand years to feel your kiss but my little mate, I’m in charge.” He said huskily, an air of authority lacing his words.

One day when I was praying, it suddenly occurred to me thatI was talking to myself.

Courage is fear on its knees.

When we don't speak, said Edgar, we become unbearable, and when we do, we make fools of ourselves.

Strive to realize a state of inward happiness, independent of circumstances.

He was a self-made man who owed his lack of success to nobody.

I don't have a television set up [in the mountains], of course, but I find I don't miss it at all, or the newspaper. I've sneaked a radio into by cabin, but I find I turn it on very rarely.

What are the proper grounds for joy? Is it circumstance which will determine the stature of my spirit? Ah, no. It is choice. It is always a choice - in the face of any event - for joy.