“Inspired by the purse rather than the soul, the mercenary side fairly screams in many of the works put out by every day American publishers.”

“Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is his natural characteristic, so the artist works.”

“The sincerity of the art worker must permeate the song as naturally as the green leaves break through the dead branches in springtime.”

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me...”

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.”

“So many books, so little time.”

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”

“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”