We are more pained when one of our friends is guilty of something shameful than when we do it ourselves.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

There is always madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.

There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

Choice is the basis of every part of your existence, but so is fear. The difference is, choice creates movement, where fear limits movement.

I like the idea of defying the convention of what it is to be in your 40s, or 50s, or 60s.

Life is the farce which everyone has to perform.

A democracy is predicated on an educated citizenry. You cannot have a democracy with people that are more interested in what Nicole Kidman is doing or whoever the latest fashion model is.

I suppose because our hearts are made in a certain way we cannot help being what we are.

I never thought of Green Day as a punk band. Just bubblegum, really.

The thing about 'Star Trek' is that it is not judgmental. You can do what ever you want, within reason.

It can be really frightening for young people to see their parents fighting. Remember, you're not alone and there are people out there who can support you.

God is so great that the greatness precludes existence.

Musical integrity means a lot to me, personally for myself, I don't really care if other people can't even sing or whatever. For myself I have high standards.