There is no Silence in the Earth - so silent As that endured Which uttered, would discourage Nature And haunt the World.

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul - and sings the tunes without the words - and never stops at all.

I am out with lanterns, looking for myself.

We turn not older with years but newer every day.

I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven.

If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things.

I must go in, the fog is rising.

A good roommate may be the single most important thing to have when one is away at school.

Bring me the sunset in a cup.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.

We must accept the fact that we have distorted and constricted our lives as adults in accordance with our unconscious beliefs.

To have a grievance is to have a purpose in life.

Slade was the coolest band in England. They were the kind of guys that would push your car out of a ditch.

The first two chapters of any first draft generally need to be cut.

In New York City, everyone is an exile, none more so than the Americans.

All forms of power - even based on the consensus of the democratic system - react when they are being attacked, or when those who exercise power become a target.

I'll paint you moments of gold, I'll spin you Valentine evenings.

I have made many serious statements - I just can't remember any of them. I guess they mustn't have been very important.

Those who bless and serve life find a place of belonging and strength, a refuge.

I'm all about job creation. That's what I've done for ten years as the governor of Texas, and that's what I'm focused on.