I think human consciousness is a misstep in evolution. We became too self-aware, nature created an aspect of nature separate from itself. We are creatures that should not exist by natural law.

Man who invented the hamburger was smart; man who invented the cheeseburger was a genius.

Man shall not live by bread alone.

I know who I am. And after all these years, there's a victory in that.

The unsaid rule for living in a trailer park is: 'If the door's shut, don't come a-knockin.' But if it's open and you're walkin' by, feel free to say, 'Hello.'

It's a scientific fact that gratitude reciprocates.

The older you get, the more rules they’re gonna try to get you to follow. You just gotta keep livin’ man, l-i-v-i-n’

Give thanks. Appreciate what you DO have ... the more we give thanks, the more we receive to be thankful for. Gratitude is the gift that always gives back.

Life is not fair, it never was and it is now and it won't ever be. Do not fall into the trap. The entitlement trap, of feeling like you're a victim. You are not.

Sure, I can get a little bit jealous. The good part about jealousy is that it comes from passion. It's also the dangerous part and it's an ugly emotion that hurts.

There's a difference in thinking you are a champion and knowing that you are.

Fear of our own depths is the enemy.

The faculty of art is to change events

No one really wants you, they only want the idea of you.

Books are companions

There seems scarcely any limit to what could be done in the way of producing a good world, if only men would use science wisely.

I wanna be great. I'm going to be great. There's no doubt about it.

Writing is a splendid sorter of... feelings, better even than paint.

The government must pursue a course of complete neutrality toward religion.

Formal learning can teach you a great deal, but many of the essential skills in life are the ones you have to develop on your own.

You don't have favourites among your children, but you do have allies.