The difference between insanity and genius is measured only by success and failure.

One day you will be the one called Master (Naruto). You'll be the one to treat others to ramen. We can't stay kids forever." - Shikamaru Nara (Naruto)

A smile is the best way to get away with trouble even if it’s a fake one.

Live your life so that you’ll have no regrets. No matter how hard, no matter how sad, if something is precious to you, protect it with both arms.

It’s foolish to fear what we’ve yet to see and know.

forgive yourself for what you aren't able to do, the ones who aren't able to acknowledge their ownselves are bound to fail

When a man learns to love, he must bear the risk of hatred.

We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realize what you are. That's what death is, don't you think?

You were the leaves, basking in the sunlight. I was the root, growing in the darkness ~Danzo

n the world, those who break the rules are scum, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum.

Perfect heroes are cool, but no one can really empathize or identify with them.

The faculty of art is to change events

A work of real merit finds favor at last.

I don't think there's a limit as long as I keep my head right, don't get above myself, work hard and remember where I came from.

I have a passion for my work, and that sometimes triggers creative conflicts.

Do you love me for me?... I don't even love me for me.

Hold out your hands to feel the luxury of the sunbeams.

I think I'd want to have an affair with a Montgomery but marry a Taggert.

My dad was a soul fan and a singer himself, and he loved vocal harmony, stuff like the Beach Boys and Motown like the Four Tops, which was a big influence on me.

Work is something you can count on, a trusted, lifelong friend who never deserts you.

I felt very grown up when I was wearing makeup, thank you very much.