The secret of remaining young is never to have an emotion that is unbecoming.

I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.

Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.

The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.

Oh, brothers! I don't care for brothers. My elder brother won't die, and my younger brothers seem never to do anything else.

If a man treats life artistically, his brain is his heart.

What fire does not destroy, it hardens

All art is at once surface and symbol. Those who go beneath the surface do so at their peril.

Whenever a man does a thoroughly stupid thing, it is always from the noblest motives.

Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.

The basis of optimism is sheer terror.

Smartass Disciple: Master, do you really believe in the second chance?Master of Stupidity: That supports the basis of lost-then-found concept.

No art can possibly comfort HER then, even though art is credited with so many things, especially an ability to offer solace. Sometimes, of course, art creates the suffering in the first place.

Other girls play with soft toys, ” I said, “and you play with knives…

Shoot straight, you bastards! Don't make a mess of it!

You should laugh everywhere you can find even the slightest glimmer of humour.

If you spend a lot of time shopping for athletic clothes, you may want to consider spending less time thinking about high school.

Always, always, always referring every goddam thing that happens right back to our lousy little egos.

I think I've grown and learned a lot.

I have my ship, and all her flags are a-flying. She is all that I have left, and music is her name.

I'm one of these guys that just spoils the environment. I like ATVs and snowmobiles. I have a motorcycle up there, and I like cruising through the hills.