Most of the writers I like just intimidate and humble me but in that there's a good deal of inspiration to be had as well.

My optimism wears heavy boots and is loud.

Loneliness adds beauty to life. It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.

No such thing as spare time, no such thing as free time, no such thing as down time. All you got is life time. Go.

I am an optimist because I want to change things for the better and I know that blood has to be spilled and disharmony and cruelty are necessary to do that.

I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds

It's sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew.

I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.

Strength is the product of struggle, you must do what others don't to achieve what others won't.

There’s one thing about Black Sabbath which should not be understated: If Black Sabbath is missing any one of its members it’s no longer Black Sabbath.

We all learn lessons in life. Some stick, some don't. I have always learned more from rejection and failure than from acceptance and success.

Just by writing this story, I thought that I am the real monster, I had the feeling that I am doing it.... it was just awful!

TO fear God, is one of the first and greatest Duties of his rational Creatures.

Think of the war against terrorism. In my view, Washington's approach can be compared to a doctor constantly banging away at a tumor instead of removing it surgically.

There was a time when I felt I should do everything that was offered to me, you know, ride the wave.

College kids, don't be taking examples from me.

Everyone seems to think that digital technology devoids the medium of content, but that is not true at all. If anything, it broadens the content.

Get comfortable with being alone. It will empower you.

It is only when a person gets into difficulty that one can truly see his heart.

One of the first items of Congressional business in 2006 will be an effort to renew the USA Patriot Act.

What motivates me is everything that I have been a small part of.