I possessed what is called the best of hearts -- a dangerous possession, as it is generally accompanied by the strongest passions, and the weakest judgment.

Nature formed me fierce.

He is mad, bad and dangerous to know.

It is the common failing of an ambitious mind to over-rate itself.

my mind is a world in itself, which I have peopled with my own creatures.

My life has not been the best possible. The slave of impulse, I have rushed forward to my own destruction.

real misery delights not in reproaches and complaints. It is like charity and love - silent, long suffering and mild.

the sins of children rise up in judgment against their parents.

a weak and irresolute disposition is often more destructive than determined vice.

Sometimes we are more attached to the pain than the pain is attached to us.

Everyone likes talking about himself. - Hercule Poirot

I am at my most powerful when I am working with life rather than against it.

They say in the darkest night there is a light beyond

Surprises, like misfortunes, seldom come alone.

I'm so happy people are seeing the eclectic side of me. I'm really honored to be able to push my voice into different sounds. Otherwise it all gets a bit samey same.

Everyone thinks I'm Jewish. I'm not. Last year I got a call: "Happy Hanukkah." I said "Ma, I'm not Jewish."

Whatever happens in your life, joyful or painful, do not be swept away by reactivity. Be patient with yourself and don't lose your sense of perspective.

I show off - I'm a very good show off. It's what I do, it's what I'm good at.

He who has conquered the internal nature controls the whole universe; it becomes his servant.