Theology is the logic of the Devil.

A belief which leaves no place for doubt is not a belief; it is a superstition.

To be ready to fail is to be prepared for success.

Pride in a man is confused with dignity; in a woman, with self-love.

Sensuality without love is a sin; love without sensuality is worse than a sin.

Effort and result are never simultaneous. In art, only the result counts.

Tradition simply means that we need to end what began well and continue what is worth continuing

It may be impossible to have a revolution without crimes but that does not make revolution a crime.

To light one candle to God and another to the Devil is the principle of wisdom.

The thirst for adventure is the vent which Destiny offers; a war, a crusade, a gold mine, a new country, speak to the imagination and offer.

Who learns most from a good book is the author.

These are the words of a fool: I am happy to be a fool, for i won't spend my time gazing at lines difficult to decipher, while my mates are drinking with glee.

The secret of successful journalism is to make your readers so angry they will write half your paper for you.

You know your gut instincts are spot on about a person when you can also detect a water source in the soil beneath them.

I don't let the hate go to my heart, and I don't let the praise go to my head.

Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you're never friendless ever, if you have a dog.

I don't come from a famous family and don't have this detachment from everyday people and everyday life. I'm just doing my job and the attention that comes with it is part of the territory.

In spite of what youngsters think, parents do not get a sneaky thrill out of punishing their children.

A lot of incredible rap albums over the past couple of decades have deserved Album of the Year. 'To Pimp a Butterfly' is an extension of those albums.

Always follow your own path.

There are times when the best writing you can do is to go for a walk or drive, a long drive is ideal.