His element is so fine Being sharpened by his death, To drink from the wine-breath While our gross palates drink from the whole wine.

There are no strangers here; Only friends you haven't yet met.

There is another world, but it is in this one.

Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.

The Irishman sustains himself during brief periods of joy by the knowledge that tragedy is just around the corner.

Come Fairies, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!

But I, being poor, have only my dreams; I have spread my dreams under your feet; Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

By logic and reason we die hourly; by imagination we live.

Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.

What man does not understand, he fears; and what he fears, he tends to destroy.

One man loved the pilgrim soul in you, And loved the sorrows of your changing face.

It is a great joy to work for what you want.

Make time daily to nurture your physical, mental and emotional health.

It is a greater triumph for the fearful soul who tries and fails than for the fearless who succeed.

Just sit down and write! Me circa 2009

Swing a bigger brush - you don't know what you're missing.

My process of preparing for any type of psychic work is to meditate and pray the rosary.

I ordinarily smoke fifteen cigars during my five hours' labours, and if my interest reaches the enthusiastic point, I smoke more. I smoke with all my might, and allow no intervals.

Most anthologists of poetry or quotations are like those who eat cherries or oysters, first picking the best and ending by eating everything.

He lives well who lives retired, and keeps His wants within the limits of his means.

True hospitality is a delicate balance of warmth and form.