Ryoji: It's either that she doesn't know how to lean on someone or she's simply that selfless. She won't give me a space to worry about her. Beyond that, she'll protect others instinctively.

What does being a girl have to do with it? There's no time to think when you're on the spot.

5. You feel he has a lot of admirable qualities.

Isn't strength the ability to renounce every lie in your heart?

We offer love to our customers. And in return, we receive the finest smiles. And even if we cannot return their affection, at least we can offer a rose.

Rule #3 - It's okay to believe yourself better than the rest of the planet, so long as you keep it to yourself.

Kyoya: I don't like this food. But do you think I'd be so inhuman as to complain after you treated me? That's a rude assumption.

Haruhi: This is a sibling squabble, not a fight to the death! You're both wrong, and acting like idiots only proves it!

Kyoya: Some say I only became more calculating but I don't care... because you lose out if you don't have fun, right?

Kyoya: A single day can make all the difference.

Tamaki: Having the courage to be able to admit what you love... enjoying what you love... and being true to yourself... Isn't that also what it means to be strong?

A 21st century poet is a woman who can speak her mind and stand upright like a mountain with her convictions, but can adapt like water in an ever changing season without losing her genuine elements.

This is the only truth in the world that was necessary yesterday, is necessary today, and will continue to be necessary tomorrow: be conscious of now.

Freedom is the atmosphere in which humanity thrives. Breathe it in.

Idling is not my strong suit.

Worry less about solutions from the top or the idea that there is a solution, but try to do whatever you can and instill in each action the values that you want to result.

Government is like physics, you know - for every action, there's a reaction.

I am thrilled to have been able to put together this new album. I listened to everything I had recorded in the 24 years with Elektra, and then just took all the ones I am mad about.

I look at someone like Kathryn Bigelow, and I have so much admiration. She's playing in the boy's sandpit, and winning.

The state of least excitation of consciousness is the field of all possibilities.

This world will slam doors in your face at every opportunity. Be willing to employ a foot when necessary.