Those who ought to be secure from calumny are generally those who avoid it least.

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

Often, women who lose babies are blamed for the loss of those children and are ostracised.

I always wanted to be an artist; being a songwriter for myself was always a must but being a songwriter for others has been a bonus.

I don't feel stupid, just inadequate. After three years of studying the law, I'm very much aware of how little I know.

We came from the sea originally, now we're going back in it. Don't go in it, unless you're in a boat.

All great civilisations, in their early stages, are based on success in war.

Audiences deserve better.

You're entitled to Medicaid regardless of your income. Don't worry about your health care.

No law can be sacred to me but that of my nature.

I'll always do the guitar parts since it's my main instrument.

It's funny when I read the tabloids and they're reporting on only a fraction of the life I'm leading.