Art is the signature of civilizations.

There is something in me-I just can't stand to admit defeat.

Don't get me started on critics.

My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.

My voice had a long, nonstop career. It deserves to be put to bed with quiet and dignity, not yanked out every once in a while to see if it can still do what it used to do. It can't.

The press frequently sneers at the hype devoted to a superstar, but the press itself is responsible for all the hype.

There is no short cut to a place worth going.