It is nonsense to speak of 'higher' and 'lower' pleasures. To a hungry man it is, rightly, more important that he eat than that he philosophize.

Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.

Water is the soul of the Earth.

We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for I don't know.

We would rather be ruined than changed. We would rather die in our dread than climb the cross of the moment and let our illusions die.

Civilizations should be measured by the degree of diversity attained and the degree of unity retained.

Herds of reindeer move across Miles and miles of golden moss

All sins tend to be addictive, and the terminal point of addiction is damnation.

'Healing,' Papa would tell me, 'is not a science, but the intuitive art of wooing nature.'

Few people take an interest in Iceland, but in those few the interest is passionate.

No good opera plot can be sensible, for people do not sing when they are feeling sensible.

I gave up something I wanted for something I need. And I need you, Angel.

And here poor fool with all my lore I stand no wiser than before.

The rich people are doing well but regular people suffer. We'll all be better off when we realize that we're part of one big family.

Nancy Reagan, when presented with kids with really painful disabilities and deformities, she was completely undaunted.

How do we think beyond interruptive ad formats, and do things that are much more integrated, much more innovative, and actually empower the viewer and give them a better product experience?

Live your life the way you want. You'll figure it out.

I get a little sick of myself as a solo artist. I get a little bit bored.

Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one's commitment.

Piracy doesn't kill music, boy bands do.

I'm not a media darling. I'm forever the outsider, for whatever the reason is.