In order to seek truth, it is necessary once in the course of our life to doubt, as far as possible, of all things.

One of the saddest things in life, is the things one remembers.

We can allow satellites, planets, suns, universe, nay whole systems of universes, to be governed by laws, but the smallest insect, we wish to be created at once by special act.

Last year I sang for the Queen of England, met the president of the United States, and got an Emmy and a star on The Walk of Fame. And what did I do? I was just being myself.

This terrifying world is not devoid of charms, of the mornings that make waking up worthwhile.

History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.

Life can be wonderful if you're not afraid of it. All it takes is courage, imagination ... and a little dough

Time is really the only capital that any human being has and the thing that he can least afford to waste or lose

The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine.

I can't wait to figure out what is wrong with me, so I can say this is the way that I used to be.

Most people treat the present moment as if it were an obstacle that they need to overcome. Since the present moment is life itself, it is an insane way to live.

Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.

If one's different, one's bound to be lonely.

Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens for a reason.

We can never judge the lives of others, because each person knows only their own pain and renunciation. It's one thing to feel that you are on the right path, but it's another to think that yours is the only path.

Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.

I can choose either to be a victim of the world or an adventurer in search of treasure. It's all a question of how I view my life.

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.

One doesn't recognize the really important moments in one's life until it's too late.

It's often just enough to be with someone. I don't need to touch them. Not even talk. A feeling passes between you both. You're not alone.