Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.

The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.

Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.

Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.

If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.

In valor there is hope.

When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.

Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.

The most seditious is the most cowardly.

It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.

I tried to look at writing a song almost like solving a mystery. The song was there, buried somewhere in my brain. All I had to do was follow the clues until I figured it out.

The experience of emptiness is not found outside the world of ordinary appearance, as many people mistakenly assume. In truth, we experience emptiness when the mind is free of grasping at appearance.

Nirvana is a state of perpetual bliss and ecstasy, unaffected by the transient ups and downs of its own creations.

One could not stay a month without loving the shabby town

Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity!

African cavalry mounted on rhinos or hippos would have made mincemeat of European cavalry mounted on horses. But it couldnt happen.

A lot of companies are still using social as the world’s shortest press release.

You might be a redneck if you go to a Tupperware party for a haircut.

Growing up in Jersey City was interesting. I got to learn a lot about different cultures: I had Hindu friends, Middle Eastern friends, black friends, Spanish friends.

I'm sure the way to be happy is to live well beyond your means!