I can write good songs. I can sing 'em, and I mean it, I mean it deeply, and I pour read more

I can write good songs. I can sing 'em, and I mean it, I mean it deeply, and I pour everything into that. Other than that, I suck.

Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will have to ram it down their throats.

Don't worry about people stealing an idea. If it's original, you will have to ram it down their throats.

Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle. (1640).

Passion costs me too much to bestow it on every trifle. (1640).

A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards read more

The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early
in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually
directs his powers. Even genius itself is but fine observation
strengthened by fixity of purpose. Every man who observes vigilantly and
resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

The speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack.

The speed of the leader determines the rate of the pack.

The trouble with some women is that they get all
excited about nothing and then marry him.

The trouble with some women is that they get all
excited about nothing and then marry him.

Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.

Self-will so ardent and active that it will break a world to pieces to make a stool to sit on.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.