True wit is everlasting, like the sun; describing all men, but described by none.

The world is made up, for the most part, of fools and knaves, both irreconcileable foes to truth.

The world's a forest, in which all lose their way; though by a different path each goes astray.

All true love is grounded on esteem.

Kisses are like grains of gold or silver found upon the ground, of no value themselves, but precious as showing that a mine is near.

What the devil does the plot signify, except to bring in fine things?

There are few have Dana's fortune, to have God and gold together.

Wherefore the present age is given up as a reproach to the heathen, and for what cause the people whom thou hast loved is given over unto ungodly nations?!

Like Jesus, forgive those who are hurting you because they don't know what they are doing.

whats the point to spend money you haven’t earned, to buy thingsyou don’t need, to impress people you don’t like

... crowding together to see something which would ease the boredom of perfection and time.

You think writing a book is hard? Wait until you give it to someone to read.

If life is unfair with everyone, doesn’t that make life fair

Anything created with fake intention or pretense cannot last long.

I don't just come from a musical family, but from a musical community.

I think the 20s are a vastly overrated decade. We promise kids that once they get out of school, life will begin and their dreams will come true. But then comes the struggle.

When it comes to literal nourishment, the food we eat, life begets life.