The wretch, concentred all in self, Living, shall forfeit fair renown, And, doubly dying, shall go downTo the vile dust, from whence he sprung, Unwept, unhonored, and unsung.

Breathes there the man with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my native land.

Heavy burden is laid on our hearts, so we do not trust in ourselves. But in God, who gives grace for endurance.

Briefer is better, so learn to write tight

His lips are soft and crushing at the same time. I’m not sure what to do—is there an algorithm for kissing?

I'm not saying I'm perfect, or fixed, but I am learning to love and accept myself. My outlook is more positive and I am happy.

Television – a medium. So called because it is neither rare nor well done.

Look out! Be on your guard, because alone of all the arts, music moves all around you.

When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.

Obama was gonna get everything he wanted in the first year because, if anybody opposed it, they were gonna be accused of being a racist, or bigot, or who knows what.

Self-control is only courage under another form.

Good education is not regeneration. Education may chain up men's lusts, but cannot change their hearts.