Is it not astonishing that the love of repose keeps us in continual agitation?

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

I believe, indeed, that it is more laudable to suffer great misfortunes than to do great things.

Can princes born in palaces be sensible of the misery of those who dwell in cottages?

To believe with certainty, we must begin with doubting.

We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little.

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!

Genius speaks only to genius.

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

Next to the dog, the wastebasket is your best friend.

A lot of my material was based on my family.

To the extent that we sow love where there is hate and light where there is darkness, each in his or her own walk in life, we can heal, enlighten, and unify.

I was never nervous when I had the ball, but when I let go I was scared to death.

I feel like I have so many stories basting in my mind, and they come busting out when they're ready.

Civil disobedience is not only the natural right of a people, especially when they have no effective voice in their own Government, but that it is also a substitute for violence or armed rebellion.

Everybody at the speed of light tends to become a nobody.

Once I get the ball, you're at my mercy. There is nothing you can say or do about it. I own the ball.

Remember: in order for a perception to change one must be frustrated in one's actions or change one's purpose.

He [George Harrison] told me he really, really admired John [Lennon]. He probably wanted John's acceptance pretty bad, you know?