I hope that we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.

I find peace when I'm confused, I find hope when I'm let down, not in me but in you.

My dad had always said to not trust something unless it’s taken a tumble in the dirt. He’d meant it for people, and for things. Shiny and new didn’t exist for humankind any more.

It's easier to fall back into the same old patterns of hate and retribution, because at least then we're doing something.

Had I been more responsible I might have made something of myself as a junk bond trader, long-haul trucker or perhaps a plumbing contractor.

It’s just simply the fact that the NSA does not think anybody should be able to communicate anywhere on the Earth without them being able to invade it.

Most of the people who will walk after me will be children, so make the beat keep time with short steps.

All things flow, nothing abides. You cannot step into the same river twice, for the waters are continually flowing on. Nothing is permanent except change.

A lot of people call me the architect of rock & roll. I don't call myself that, but I believe it's true.

Everyone I know is looking for solace, hope and a tasty snack.

People often ask me how I make things funny. I don't make things funny.