"Men of the noblest dispositions think themselves happiest when others share their happiness with them."

"Our goal can only be reached through a vehicle of a pain, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success."

"Almost anything you do is insignificant, But it is very important that you do it."

"I'm a fan of laundry: the smell of fabric softener, the warm clothes in your hands. It's so good."

"Your problems and mine, they are nothing new. They are all just another small part of the generic nightmare."

"The mind can also be an erogenous zone."

"Most people sell their souls, and live with a good conscience on the proceeds."

"In the fight between you and the world, back the world."

"I see my body as an instrument, rather than an ornament."

"Don't simply retire from something; have something to retire to."

"Really listening and suspending one's own judgment is necessary in order to understand other people on their own terms... This is a process that requires trust and builds trust."

"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."