A language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols by means of which a social group cooperates.

Your sorrow will become smaller, like a star in the daylight that you can't even see. It's there, shining, but there is also a vast expanse of blue sky.

A recent survey of Top Five Fears places public speaking alongside “identity theft” and “mass shootings.” In the 1980s, it completed with “nuclear destruction.” In the 1970s, “shark attack.

The manner of your speaking is full as important as the matter as more people have ears to be tickled than understandings to judge.

I have been writing poetry for a long time now. I started writing in my school days.

In loquaciousness lay insanity.

It doesn't matter how you grew up, or what you've struggled with in life - your mind is unscathed by any circumstance you've yet to live... and it's phenomenally powerful.

My father and I are very similar and have a wonderful relationship, but we both stand by our opinions.

You're gambling with something vital. Most writers get smashed egos.

I'll toss my coins in the fountain, Look for clovers in grassy lawns Search for shooting stars in the night Cross my fingers and dream on.

Life is a ladder, it's not a bed