“Imagination doesn't always make you long for what you cannot have, but rather thrive in what you do not have.”

“I write about adversity, I praise adversity, not to be pessimistic, but rather to strengthen myself. The more familiar that you are with it, the less likely you are to have a breakdown when it occurs. You become more reflective of its purpose, you understand God's reason for it, and are then able to make the best of everything that you are handed. The darkness is only frightening after constant sunshine.”

“There's nothing more contagious than the laughter of young children; it doesn't even have to matter what they're laughing about.”

“It's not about going around trying to stir up trouble. As long as you're honest and you articulate what you believe to be true, somebody somewhere will become your enemy whether you like it or not.”

“To be a philosopher, just reverse everything you have ever been told...and have a sense of humor doing it.”

“If I knew what to doI'd do more than write a song for you”

“I am not sure if women are attracted to genius. Can you imagine the wise wizard winning the woman over the gallant swordsman? It seems rather otherworldly in more ways than one.”