Praise not the day until evening has come, a woman until she is burnt, a sword until it is tried, a maiden until she is married, ice until it has been crossed, beer until it has been drunk.

The risk is too great. A man cannot place too much faith in any one thing, neither a woman, nor a horse, nor a weapon, nor any single thing.

Verily it is a foolish thought that they both have devised, for the ground is given unto the wood, and the sea also had its place to bear its floods.

If you want a forgotten corner to be remembered, a featureless place to be loved, a shadowy emptiness to shine, put some flowers there!

I think L.A. is impossible. There's just too much media focus. You can't live a normal live.

One of the advantages of pure congregational singing is that you can join in the singing whether you have a voice or not. The disadvantage is that your neighbor can do the same.

You must force yourself to consider opposing arguments. Especially when they challenge your best loved ideas.

When I was 13, I told my parents I didn't believe in God any more. Religion should not be about determining women's freedoms.

A spider brings good luck before midnight and bad luck after.

Don't knock the power of a pest," Leif said. "Persistance and stubborness can be useful in many situations.

The most dangerous thought you can have as a creative person is to think you know what you’re doing.

Be cautious and bold.