Want is the mistress of invention

Look-ye, 'tis my Opinion, ev'ry Man cheats in his Way. And he is only honest, who is not discover'd.

Tis better never to be named than to be ill spoken of.

Resolve to be merry though the ship were sinking.

A Man that wants Money thinks none can be unhappy that has it.

All policies allowed in war and love.

Lying is a thriving vocation.

And lash the vice and follies of the age.

Nobody can boast of Honesty till they are try'd.

Tis the defect of age to rail at the pleasures of youth.

I always lov'd Precaution, and took care to avoid Dangers. But when a thing was past, I ever had Philosophy to be easie.

Do you have the courage? Do you have the courage to bring forth this work? The treasures that are hidden inside you are hoping you will say yes." (quoting Jack Gilbert)

the source of a river is narrow. If you could jump over it in a twinkle of an eye at the source, be sure to ponder before you jump over it at its mid or its estuary.

I find placebos uplifting and exhilarating. It means that taking action--no matter what the action is--might help you feel better.

It is for this, partly, that I write. How can I know what I think unless I see what I write.

Guilt was imputed and corruption was conveyed

Ever feel like killing somebody just to see if you could get away with it? Sure, you have. Everybody has little things that get on their nerves.

If we displease God, does it matter whom we please? If we please Him, does it matter whom we displease?

We are not the same, I am a martian.

There's no explanation for success. Success just comes out of life.

I don't think I'm a great singer myself. I'm all right. I've worked with different writers, different producers... I've just been blessed with the caliber of people I've been able to work with.