If I started worrying about how my constituents are going to react to every move I make, I wouldn't be able to do my job here. I'll do what I think is right and explain it later.

The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.

I love Amsterdam. The city is vibrant and alive. It's fresh and so open. It's definitely one of my favorite places.

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.

I have no interest in understanding sheep, only eating them.

The problem with religion, because it's been sheltered from criticism, is that it allows people to believe en masse what only idiots or lunatics could believe in isolation.

Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better.

And be grateful. Our scars have the power to remind us that the past was real.

Human emotions are a gift from our animal ancestors. Cruelty is a gift humanity has given itself.

When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'

Either God can do nothing to stop catastrophes like this, or he doesn't care to, or he doesn't exist. God is either impotent, evil, or imaginary. Take your pick, and choose wisely.

We quenched the bulging flame, amongst the ashes embers of fire remain

We(humans) have immortal capabilities, its just that we take them for granted.

Love and friendship exclude each other.

The work of a team should always embrace a great player but the great player must always work.

Its about letting go so you can get what what you want.

You cannot do leadership without a source of regenerative strength. What is your source?

When I tried to hit puberty I swung and I missed.

I was writing before I met Rick and actually I created the band before Rick Finch. Basically, the first album, I wrote. Who's to say what would've happened? Rick was very talented too.

Sustained success means making the greatest possible impact over the longest period of time

Some people say that practice makes perfect but I just feel that the repetition works against me and I start thinking too far ahead during a show.