You do not believe, you only believe that you believe.

Exclusively of the abstract sciences, the largest and worthiest portion of our knowledge consists of aphorisms: and the greatest and best of men is but an aphorism.

Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

There is one art of which people should be masters - the art of reflection.

Humor is consistent with pathos, whilst wit is not.

A great mind must be androgynous.

In Xanadu did Kubla Khan A stately pleasure-dome decree: Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea.

That gracious thing, made up of tears and light.

The love of a mother is the veil of a softer light between the heart and the heavenly Father.

Religion is the most gentlemanly thing in the world. It alone will gentilize, if unmixed with cant.

Poor little Foal of an oppressed race! I love the languid patience of thy face.

Wedged as we are between two eternities of idleness, there is no excuse for being idle now.

The media has zero integrity, zero intelligence, and no hard work. You're the opposition party. Not the Democratic Party. You're the opposition party. The media's the opposition party.

I am a firm believer that upon release, ex-offenders should be afforded a second chance to become productive citizens by providing rehabilitation and education that will help them join the workforce.

Quality health care services must be accessible and affordable for all - not just those in certain ZIP codes or tax brackets.

Anything becomes interesting if you look at it long enough.

Do my eyes deceive me, or is Senna's Lotus sounding rough?

Killing people because you don't like their ideas - it's a bad thing.

Making art is an act of courage. Do you know who said that?

I've also got a kind of rule where if I don't write it down and I can still remember it it's worth remembering!

Be true to your own highest convictions.