A man whose extraordinary reputation thus lifts him up to the notice and observation of mankind, draws a multitude of eyes upon him, that will narrowly inspect every part of him.

The greatest sweetener of human life is Friendship.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life's pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.

I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs.

If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.

Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.

Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week.

No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Thank you.

The voice of reason is more to be regarded than the bent of any present inclination; since inclination will at length come over to reason, though we can never force reason to comply with inclination.

Ridicule is generally made use of to laugh men out of virtue and good sense, by attacking everything praiseworthy in human life.

A prophet is always underestimated, and part of what makes one a prophet is that he doesn't really mind it.

I really don't want to become a "member" of a band anymore. I really enjoy having total control over my music and productions.

Honesty can be a dirty gift.

Scientology is not a White religion. It is not just for White people

My first collection of poems was published by Bloodaxe Books, which was then a very new imprint.

Throughout my career I've always felt like certain things come to me at the right time.

All the year round there is spring, all through life is youth; there is always something which may flower.

I'm not a real social person, I'm shy and a lot of the business is just social.

Best team player? As good as Lebron James is, I have to go with Messi. What he's doing, he's on pace to becoming the best ever.

tasteful and colossal are - in movies, at least - basically antipathetic.