We all carry the seeds of greatness within us, but we need an image as a point of focus in order that they may sprout.

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Now, four years out of high school, I'm in an environment where people appreciate personality over appearance, and that makes me happy.

In the real world, babysitting is a groovy way for young people to learn responsibility (and earn a little pocket money). In the Terrorverse, it's a plot device used to kill teenagers.

I'm not super comfortable in my skin. I have to make it work for me, and that usually amounts to making it uncomfortable for everyone else.

I'm a fan of hip hop music, so I always used a hip hop element in my music anyway.

Repetition is based on body rhythms, so we identify with the heartbeat, or with walking, or with breathing.

Never look back; something is always gaining on you.

Procurement is a major technique of state subsidy.

I notice that all of the people who support abortion are already born.

Financial freedom is our birthright, rather than the "slave walk" of the Monday through Friday grind.

I'm a MySpace person.