The father of his country.

It matters not how long we live but how.

Evil and good are God's right hand and left.

Tis of the tears which stars weep sweet with joy.

Let each man think himself an act of God. His mind a thought his life a breath of God.

When I can't sleep I count the buckles on my straightjacket.

Forget Jack, I'm in love with the cold, dirt floor.

The flak is always the heaviest closest to the target

The more time you put into practicing, then, the greater the payoff.

But be very, very careful, because when you're playing with momentum, you're playing with fire.

You should know I disagree with a lot of traditional advice. For instance, they say the best revenge is living well. I say it’s acid in the face—who will love them now?

My music is about being strong, even in your vulnerability

The green shoots of economic spring are appearing once again.

Let the word and the legend go before you. Let the world go before you. Let your shadow grow. Let it grow hair on its face. Let it become dark. Given time, words may even enchant an enchanter.

Think of what would happen to us... if there were no humorists; life would be one long Congressional Record.