They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]

Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

The spirit of the individual is determined by his dominating thought habits.

There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.

Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

Here's a rule of life: You don't get to pick what bad things happen to you

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

I must confess that I lost faith in the sanity of the world

Be quiet! Anyone can spit in my face, and call me a criminal and a prostitute. But no one has the right to judge my remorse.

It's horrible how money and fame can make you acceptable while, if you're not famous or rich, you're not acceptable.

The problem you get with most today's drum samples is that when you use them, you sound like everyone else using them.

Our patterns are well established, seductive, and comforting. Just wanting for them to be ventilated isn't enough. Those of us who struggle with this know.

To be prejudiced is always to be weak

I keep my phone number unlisted and rely on my associates to handle all voice mail, e-mail, faxes.

Оur music, it's an acquired taste. It's almost cult, even at our level. It can mean nothing to somebody and it can mean everything to somebody else.

It must be a fault in me that I am not gravely shocked at the sins of others unless they personally affect me.

Those who are clever, who have a brain, never understand anything.