Language was both his livelihood and his addiction and he was often preyed upon by a near irresistible compulsion to eavesdrop on conversations in public places.

This is the forest primeval.

[M]odern society is indeed often, at least in surface appearance, nothing but a collection of strangers, each pursuing his or her own interests under minimal constraints.

It is not a matter of wishing success to the victim of aggression, but of sharing his fate; one must accompany him to his death or to victory

Talent is that which is in a man's power; genius is that in whose power a man is.

I hope they're still making women like my momma. She always told me to do the right thing. She always told me to have pride in myself; she said a good name is better than money.

To be successful, you can't just run on the fast track; run on your track.

The complexity of human relationships is never simple to follow; it is like intricate lacework, but lacework made of steel.

I’ve been wondering for a while now if the CEO role is one that I want – and the one that I’m best at.

When you're a songwriter, people wonder about your personal life and the meanings behind the songs, and that can feel pretty invasive, so you become protective about your inner world.