If it was my lot that I should have him for only a little while, then have him I would.

In the time that man has been here there is one thing that all have seen and gazed upon in wonder. Luna.

One of the hardest things about writing lyrics is to make the lyrics sit on the music in such a way that you're not aware there was a writer there.

One thing we have lost, that we had in the past, is a sense of progress, that things are getting better. There is a sense of volatility, but not of progress.

We do not deny the possibility of peaceful [political] transition, but we are still awaiting the first case.

To believe in a child is to believe in the future. Through their aspirations they will save the world. With their combined knowledge the turbulent seas of hate and injustice will be calmed.

There's so many people that I feel like as soon as that happens, they can really be and focus on what they want to do.

I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through her racism.

Make sure your message is clear, yet that you are faithful to its complexity.

Race you to the road?" I said. "You are so going to lose." She (Annabeth) took off down Half-Blood Hill and I sprinted after her. For once, I didn't look back.

Like with acting, if you're charming or just good-looking, you might be able to get your foot in the door. But a lot of time with music, you actually have to kinda be able to sing.