"It has been remarked (by a lady infinitely cleverer than the present author) how kindly disposed the world in general feels to young people who either die or marry."

“You don't have to do anything. Why worry? It's all god's plan anyway. Just love everyone and believe.”

“Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards.”

“Let us learn from Christ how to pray, to forgive, to sow peace, and to be near those in need.”

“When it comes to Shawn Michaels, there's always a way.”

“One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other.”

“Nobody is born a winner, but anyone can develop the way of thought that guides you to the right direction.”

“But you are right, being stupid is not illegal. Otherwise half this town would be behind bars.”

Source : Jennifer Echols (2012). “Forget You”, p.105, Simon and Schuster

“Usually, I think it's best to play the song for them once and have them mix it up on the spot, because when the logical mind gets too involved, I think it kills a lot of magic. I just think the subconscious mind is so much smarter, and unfortunately, people do not trust their subconscious. A lot of people just don't access to all of that, the secret genius that's inside of them. And it's so much easier to get it out of a musician if you don't give them a chance to overthink.”

Source : "Swinging Modern Sounds #35: The Location Of The Soul". Interview with Rick Moody, therumpus.net. April 20, 2012.