Joy is a marvelous increasing of what exists, a pure addition out of nothingness.

Wisdom is the essence of education. Kindness is the essence of morality.

You can never let your compassion stand in the way of justice because when you do, other people get hurt.

There is no need to live in darkness.

The pain has left but I know that it has not gone far, that it is sulking somewhere in a corner or under the bed and it will jump out when I least expect it.

Eventually you'll take the phrases and rhythm patterns you've copped and begin to put your own mark on them

Say what you want about America - thirteen bucks can still get you a hell of a lot of mice!

I'm always going to be looking for something artistically or whatever. I think that's part of being driven, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'm unhappy.

If the constitution goes, I go.

Some of us would be greatly astonished to learn the reasons why others respect us.

He who knows what it is to enjoy God will dread His loss; he who has seen His face will fear to see His back.