People of genius do not excel in any profession because they work in it, they work in it because they excel. – William Hazlitt
There is not a more mean, stupid, dastardly, pitiless, selfish, spiteful, envious, ungrateful animal than the Public. It is the greatest of cowards, for it is afraid of itself. – William Hazlitt
Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves. – William Hazlitt
A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. – William Hazlitt
I suppose for me as an artist it wasnt always just about expressing my work I really wanted, more than anything else, to contribute in some way to the culture that I was living in. It just seemed like a challenge to move it a little bit towards the way I thought it might be interesting to go. – David Bowie