I write about romance and passion to savour love twice, in the moment and in retrospect.

The innermost meaning of sacrifice is the annihilation of the finite just because it is finite. In order to demonstrate that this is the only purpose, the most noble and beautiful must be chosen; above all, man, the fulfillment of the earth. Human sacrifices are the most natural sacrifices. Man, however, is more than the fulfillment of the earth; he is reasonable, and reason is free and nothing but an eternal self-determination toward the infinite. Thus man can sacrifice only himself, and that is what he does in the omnipresent sanctissimum of which the masses are not aware. All artists are self-sacrificing human beings, and to become an artist is nothing but to devote oneself to the subterranean gods. The meaning of divine creation is primarily revealed in the enthusiasm of annihilation. Only in the throes of death is the spark of eternal life ignited.

Friedrich Von Schlegel

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.

Layne Staley

Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.

Mary Anne Radmacher

[I]st nicht die Zeit wie die Liebe, ungeteilt und ungezügelt?

Kahlil Gibran

I choose the likely man in preference to the rich man; I want a man without money rather than money without a man.

Themistocles, from Plutarch, Liv

Always have your hook baited, in the pool you least think, there will be a fish.

Ovid

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.

Akhenaton

You can hype a questionable product for a little while, but you'll never build an enduring business.

Victor Kiam

I'm someone who believes the truth needs to be heard. And if I'm empowered with the truth, I'm not going to shut up.

Scott Ritter

Plato is dear to me, but dearer still is truth.

Aristotle

There are ways we can go do a better job of educating young moms and dads about the vital role they have as the child's first teacher. I think there are ways in which we can partner with local school districts and states to do a better job to provide nutrition options at school.

Tom Vilsack

Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.

Paulo Coelho