If we are but sure the end is right, we are too apt to gallop over all bounds to compass it; not considering the lawful ends may be very unlawfully attained.

He who is only a traveler learns things at second-hand and by the halves, and is poor authority. We are most interested when science reports what those men already know practically or instinctively, for that alone is a true humanity, or account of human experience.

Remember where you came from.

I’ve learned that from my husband, that sort of, you know, ability to not get too high or too low with changes and bumps in the road.

I could write six songs in one day with everything that’s going on.

Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves.

Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it.

An educated person, I think, is one who not only knows a lot, but knows how to do a lot of things.

[on “Pleasantville”] We were thrilled for just the three nominations we got, but obviously it’s a little sad. I went through so many press junkets with people saying they loved it. And Joan Allen was robbed but she can’t get nominated every year. She’s an inspiration for every young actress. She has that calm and reserve about herself and makes you think she appreciates the normal things of everyday. Then she transforms into this character that’s so different.

Upon awakening, let the words Thank You flow from your lips, for this will remind you to begin your day with gratitude and compassion.

If you take the time and your talent is real, it will last.

When she laughed she was beautiful, when she cried she was beautiful, but, when she was determined she was sexy as hell.

Jazz can only enhance the Classical side and Classical can only enhance the Jazz side.

Money is the most important thing in the world. It represents health, strength, honor, generosity, and beauty as conspicuously as the want of it represents illness, weakness, disgrace, meanness, and ugliness.

Wake up, lift your head, open your eyes, and dream. Gaze softly into your heart’s whispers. Notice the pull of your belly and that which makes you come alive. Let your soul speak, beckoning you to embark on that one voyage you can no longer let lie.

You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.

All I can do is be me, whoever that is.

When you catch a glimpse of your potential, that’s when passion is born.

You can love a person dear to you with a human love, but an enemy can only be loved with divine love.

If it weren’t for my lawyer, I’d still be in prison. It went a lot faster with two people digging.

Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!