Since nothing is free, to each his price.

History is idle gossip about a happening whose truth is lost the instant it has taken place.

...is not all philosophy but preparation for a serene dying?

Heroes must see to their own fame. No one else will.

A bit of sniffles and men are more work than a brood of babies.

The images of things are not the things in themselves.

It was clear that most of my insecurities originated from my need to have things be “perfect.” I wasn’t sure what bothered me more

Life and death live and die in exactly the same spot, the body.

I'd like to write the way Matisse paints.

It's not so," I said. "And how long do you think it will sustain you, feeling and seeing and touching and tasting, if there is no love? No one with you?

Comedians are sometimes resentful of their writers. Probably because it's hard for giant egos to admit you need anyone but yourself to be what you are.

I cannot imagine a more satisfying calling than my own: beauty, humanity, and history every day, combined with the cathartic joy of singing.

We are weak little Davids. But we are stronger than the Goliath of atheism, because God is on our side. The truth belongs to us.

Persevere on, my brave lads, We have only just begun. Never despond! Never say enough!