Sometimes I would almost rather have people take years of my life than take away a moment.

I tell stories to music and, thank God, in tune.

When you're young, the silliest notions seem the greatest achievements.

To talk to someone who does not listen is enough to tense the devil.

You cannot belong to anyone else, until you belong to yourself.

A crown, if it hurts us, is not worth wearing.

There's a period of life when we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside.