We live not, in reality, on the summit of a solid earth but at the bottom of an ocean of air

The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself.

Avoid doing what you would blame others for doing.

Nothing is more active than thought, for it travels over the universe, and nothing is stronger than necessity for all must submit to it.

Who is happy? This is a person, who has a healthy body, is dowered with peace of mind and cultivates his talents.

The past is certain, the future obscure.

All things are from water and all things are resolved into water.

If there is neither excessive wealth nor immoderate poverty in a nation, then justice may be said to prevail.

Time is the wisest of all things that are; for it brings everything to light.

Hope is the only good that is common to all men; those who have nothing else possess hope still.

Many words are not proof of the wise man, because the sage only talk when it's needed, and the words are measured and corresponding with the need.

I am grateful to realize that my desires do not entitle me to add to another's suffering.

The only people that should be in your life are ones that make you smile.

And don't you let your guard down for a second because you think anything's inevitable.

He that dare not die, dare scarce fight valiantly (475).

The way the world sees women vs. men is a subject that really interests me.

When love ends, the beloved is no longer standing on a pedestal, but in a hole.

I no longer try to be right; I choose to be happy.

I have sparred with commenters as a music writer (on The Rumpus, among other places, see e.g., my review about Taylor Swift), and that was plenty of training!

I found a wonderful woman, a great girl and I am excited to have her as a part of my life.

A jest's prosperity lies in the ear