I would rather be an artist than a leader. Ironically, a leader has to follow the rules.

In an extroverted society, the difference between an introvert and an extrovert is that an introvert is often unconsciously deemed guilty until proven innocent.

Pride and power fall when the person falls, but discoveries of truth form legacies that can be built upon for generations.

In order to share one's true brilliance one initially has to risk looking like a fool: genius is like a wheel that spins so fast, it at first glance appears to be sitting still.

If the entire world sought to make itself worthy of happiness rather than make itself happy, then the entire world would be happy.

When a poet digs himself into a hole, he doesn't climb out. He digs deeper, enjoys the scenery, and comes out the other side enlightened.

Sometimes it takes a lowly, title-less man to humble the world. Kings, rulers, CEOs, judges, doctors, pastors, they are already expected to be greater and wiser.

An over-indulgence of anything, even something as pure as water, can intoxicate.

Confidence is like a dragon where, for every head cut off, two more heads grow back.

Showing a lack of self-control is in the same vein granting authority to others: 'Perhaps I need someone else to control me.

Find a purpose to serve, not a lifestyle to live.

I am my own experiment. I am my own work of art.

It’s all about reprogramming our minds to focus more on what brings us joy.

Life's like a book: What matters is the hook. Be it short or long, just live it strong. Whether it's five stars, or how near or far, just soar!

Our national motto is 'In God we Trust, ' reminding us that faith in our Creator is the most important American value of all.

The poison by which the weaker nature is destroyed is strengthening to the strong individual and he does not call it poison.

Only those who are asleep make no mistakes.

There's nothing unique about me as a parent. I am a parent. My kids are kids. We do the best we can do.

To judge a man's character by only one of its manifestations is like judging the sea by a jugful of its water.

You see that who you are isn't moving in time. Time is describing the incarnations, the packing changes.

I see some recurring themes: things that feel threaded together, some symbolic references, and songs about some of the big questions, like death. There are a lot of references to weather, too!