“The great object of life is Sensation – to feel that we exist – even though in pain – it is this “craving void” which drives us to gaming – to battle – to travel – to intemperate but keenly felt pursuits of every description whose principal attraction is the agitation inseparable from their accomplishment.”

Few things surpass old wine; and they may preach Who please, the more because they preach in vain

Friendship may, and often does, grow into love, but love never subsides into friendship.

Love will find a way through paths where wolves fear to prey.

I learned to love despair.

I do not believe in any religion, I will have nothing to do with immortality. We are miserable enough in this life without speculating upon another.

Let joy be unconfined.

Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.

If I don’t write to empty my mind, I go mad.

I slept and dreamt that life was beauty; I woke and found that life was duty.

They used to say that knowledge is power. I used to think so, but I know now they mean money.

Since Eve ate the apple, much depends on dinner.

To have joy, one must share it.

I am not now That which I have been.

I have simplified my politics into an utter detestation of all existing governments; and, as it is the shortest and most agreeable and summary feeling imaginable.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.

I only go out to get me a fresh appetite for being alone.

This job will drive me to drink, and for that reason, I will be eternally grateful.

I think the key is basically just your determination. As far an artist is concerned, it’s just about your drive and your dream.

Let’s take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.

Terrorism is the best political weapon for nothing drives people harder than a fear of sudden death.

If your drive, direction, and destiny are bigger than your current environment, build your own damn environment.

Let’s call an Uber, I don’t think either of us is in any condition to drive. You a little drunk off me and me just totally intoxicated from you.

Don’t drive your growth let growth drive you.

One thing I learned as an artist – you gotta limit the amount of feedback you take in from fans Cuz you drive yourself crazy tryna please them just do you.