Our eventual fate will be the sum of the stories we told ourselves long enough.

When I was just a cute little caterpillar, you loved me. So I became a butterfly so you would never leave.

One thing I've learned about myself is that I can accomplish anything I want to. The caveat is that I have to want to do it. I've never been able to forge desire.

I've had these demons for years, maybe for my whole life. Then you came along to provoke them, expose them, and eventually rid me of them, because I believe you're the only human that can.

Just as the world spun us into existence, it will spin on long after we are gone.

A sunset is the sun’s fiery kiss to the night.

You do not need to pay attention to those voices within you that create pain, or make you feel less competent, smart or able.

Be You! It is so enchanting to see the beauty that radiates from someone freely expressing their uniqueness.

Survival was my only hope, success my only revenge.

I do not think I'm a great talent. I think I'm a medium talent, but I think I understand the business and enjoy the business.

There's the blazing Russian Caucasus, with an ongoing war all against all, which is not to be neglected.

Music keeps you young. Having music in your life keeps you open to things.

Sometimes it's like you're a big pie settin' on the table, and everybody runs up and gets their piece of you. When it's over' the plate's empty.

Taste has nothing to do with style.

Sin turns ugly and is subject to defeat only when seen in the light of Christ's beauty.

To be seduced by Orators, as a Monarch by Flatterers.