The first step towards philosophy is incredulity.

Skepticism is the first step on the road to philosophy.

When science, art, literature, and philosophy are simply the manifestation of personality they are on a level where glorious and dazzling achievements are possible, which can make a man's name live for thousands of years.

Pithy sentences are like sharp nails which force truth upon our memory.

The person who seeks all their applause from outside has their happiness in another's keeping .

Drew is a wonderful woman. I love her very much. I wish our marriage could have worked out. I wish her much happiness.

I suppose one of the challenges of writing the word-side of music these days is trying to decipher and communicate how this planet is very overwhelming at this point. The difficulties we face are overwhelming. It's very difficult to give yourself the time to breathe and appreciate the joy and beauty that might be just right around us.

Mystery is gone to the certainty of technological principles. So the real terror, the real aggression against life comes in the form of the pursuit of our technological happiness.