I think I write a lot, but it's always a continuous stream of consciousness, I guess. It's a mechanic. It's a discipline and it's a way to have supplies for the songs to come.

I started singing when I was a teenager. I always wanted to write songs; I just didn't understand how someone could sing without writing their own songs.

When the spirit is happy, the soul is full of smiles.

It is difficult for flowers to hide their beauty

The literature of America should reflect the children of America.

Don't knock the weather nine-tenths of the people couldn't start a conversation if it didn't change once in a while.

Poverty wants some things, Luxury many things, Avarice all things

Fresher than a pillow with a mint on it

For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dream shall never die.

Those who disagree with the dictator's plan have no other means to carry on than to defeat the despot by force of arms.

People know what they do; frequently they know why they do what they do; but what they don't know is what what they do does.

The truly incredible thing is were realizing that you can perform a two-and-a-half-hour gig without being high and still have a fantastic time.