Piety and virtue are not only delightful for the present, but they leave peace and contentment behind them.

Ignorance and inconsideration are the two great causes of the ruin of mankind.

A good word is an easy obligation; but not to speak ill requires only our silence, which costs us nothing.

Of all parts of wisdom the practice is the best.

Was ever any wicked man free from the stings of a guilty conscience?

The art of using deceit and cunning grow continually weaker and less effective to the user.

Sincerity is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess, to perform and make good what we promise, and really to be what we would seem and appear to be.

Our belief or disbelief of a thing does not alter the nature of the thing.

Integrity gains strength by use.

Convulsive anger storms at large; or pale And silent, settles into full revenge.

Malice and hatred are very fretting and vexatious, and apt to make our minds sore and uneasy; but he that can moderate these affections will find ease in his mind.

Knowledge deepens with experience.

The quality of mainstream cinema has changed. A lot of independent voices feel they can leave everything behind and make independent films.

We should go forth on the shortest walk, perchance in the spirit of undying adventure, never to return - sending back our embalmed hearts only as relics to our desolate kingdoms.

I don't think it's easy to be married to anyone.

The sides are steep and the nights are long and cold down in the hole, light and love and the world above mean nothing to the mole.

As artists, sometimes our work is chaotic; we don't easily communicate our needs to other people in a way that they understand.

Me and Don Henley are fast acquaintances now, or something. He actually got on stage and sang with me.

There is nothing more American than peaceful protest.

God come save the youth, Ain't nothin else to do but have faith in you, Dear Lord I live the life of a Thug, hope you understand Forgive me for my mistakes, I gotta play my hand.

Liberty is not the unique right of Americans or even Westerners, but is mankind's right.