Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, - for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it - not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation.

There is no dignity in wickedness, whether in purple or rags; and hell is a democracy of devils, where all are equals.

To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living.

Truth uncompromisingly told will always have its ragged edges.

The knowledge of the realm of death makes it possible for the shaman to move freely back and forth and mediate these journeys for other people.

No one could save me from the grief of losing my child or losing my first marriage. I had to do that on my own.

I'd always been fascinated by death, which sounds so morbid. Especially being a woman trying to make music, I think there's a sense that you're never young enough, or your career is going to end soon.

I'm not afraid of death but I am afraid of dying.