Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather. [Lat., Memento, in pellicula, cerdo, tenere tuo.]

What its children become that will the community become.

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.

A positive outlook breeds success, just as a negative outlook breeds failure.

Everybody here has a story. New Orleans was always a place where people talked too much even if they had nothing to say. Now everyone's got something to say.

Vodou is one of the religions practiced in Haiti, a rich religion for the people.

it is harder to be philosophical when you are young.

Mysteries are feminine; they like to veil themselves but still want to be seen and divined.

It's a wonderful feeling to experience a shift when you realize that you have the power to change the patterns within yourself.

My parents were so relaxed by the time I was growing up that I got away with a lot more.

From the music I make, to the things I do in my life, I'm true to my R&B core.