There is nothing more likely to drive a man mad, than the being unable to get rid of the idea of the distinction between right and wrong, and an obstinate, constitutional preference of the true to the agreeable. – William Hazlitt
If it was necessary to tolerate in other people everything that one permits oneself, life would be unbearable. – Georges Courteline, La philosophie de Georges Courteline, 1917
You can live for years next door to a big pine tree, honored to have so venerable a neighbor, even when it sheds needles all over your flowers or wakes you, dropping big cones onto your deck at still of night. – Denise Levertov
I dont have anything to prove anymore. I dont have a record deal, no one has any expectations, Im in a position of freedom. I dont need anyones approval. – Juliana Hatfield
As I may or may not say to the Lord on Judgment Day, “You ask a lot of questions for someone who has so much explaining to do.” – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com
Well, being that, at the house and being in the competition, it was very hard to be with family. We couldnt have visitors out of respect for everyone else there. But, being the American Idol, the focus would have been on me. – LaToya London