Lest when I am gone you may be at a loss for an epitaph for me, let me give you one - He Fed Fevers.

Learn the duty as well as taste the pleasure of original work.

We suspect Dr. Clutterbuck's sense of hearing must be injured: for him the 'ear trumpet' magnifies but distorts sound, rendering it less distinct than before.

The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.

Optimists often kill themselves when they realize they can't be optimists anymore.

God may be subtle, but he isn't plain mean.

These kids [of the current generation] have no fear of technology ... sort of like I have no fear of a refrigerator.

I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.

What did you do to Amma?" "I was late to school." He studied my face. I studied his. "Number 2?" I nodded. "Sharp?" "Started out sharp and then she sharpened it.

Do your art. But don't wreck your art if it doesn't lend itself to paying the bills. That would be a tragedy.

Image isn't everything, It's what comes from your heart, and what you learn and what you say and how you act that means more than anything.

When one becomes conscious of his great humility, he has already lost it. When one begins boasting of his humility, it has already become pride-the antithesis of humility.

Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.