Of all religions, Christianity is without a doubt the one that should inspire tolerance most

Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.

If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.

It is dangerous to be right in matters where established men are wrong.

The mirror is a worthless invention. The only way to truly see yourself is in the reflection of someone else's eyes.

Give me the patience for the small things of life, courage for the great trials of life. Help me to do my best each day and then go to sleep knowing God is awake.

Many are destined to reason wrongly; others, not to reason at all; and others, to persecute those who do reason.

Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.

The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.

The more often a stupidity is repeated, the more it gets the appearance of wisdom.

When I'm writing I don't want anyone else in the room - including myself.

When I feel the heat, I see the light.

The orbit of human vision has widened and art has annexed fresh territories that were formerly denied to it.

Forcing people into a situation where they're supposed to adore each other is probably bad. But letting people get on and off the 6 train without stabbing each other, that's good.

I used to make albums because I wasn't touring, and so I thought, "This is the best way for people to find out about me.

I've already established my (political)machinery. It's like a car. It's fixed already. You just have to get in and drive it.

The general goodness, which is nourished in noble hearts makes every one think that strength of virtue to be in another whereof they find assured foundation in themselves.

The best commentary on the principles of government which has ever been written.

Your mate doesn't live by bread alone; he or she needs to be 'buttered up' from time to time.