It is not our right to punish one for thinking as he does, no matter how much we disagree.

Only a mind free of impediment is capable of grasping the chaotic beauty of the world. This is our greatest asset.

An exceedingly well-informed report, ' said the General. 'You have given yourself the trouble to go into matters thoroughly, I see. That is one of the secrets of success in life.

I had a friend whose family had dinner together every day. The mother would tuck you in at night and make breakfast in the morning. It just seemed so amazing to me.

Never let your negative circumstances blindfold you from seeing your daily blessings. There is always something to be thankful for in your life. Being alive is absolutely one of them.

It was that famous joke: What's the last thing the drummer said before he got kicked out of the band? 'Hey, I wrote a song.'

It is not the possessions but the desires of mankind which require to be equalized.

A strong man can handle a strong woman. A weak man will say she has an attitude problem

I'm not the person in person that I am on stage.

It's like, 'Wow. Yes, I had fun... but damn, was it really all worth it when I'm in a wheelchair at the age of 45 and can't play with my grandkids?'

Don't worry about things that you have no control over, because you have no control over them. Don't worry about things that you have control over, because you have control over them.

Fondest memory of being a Beatle: Having three brothers.