An intelligent person can rationalize anything, a wise person doesn't try.

My father [Charlie Knox] told me that you have to take your lickings. Take your knocks, ... Don't bemoan your fate. Everybody's not going to be dealt the same hand. Everybody's going to go through tough times.

For every quote, there is one that challenges it.

I thought cobblers just ate shoe leather" Jocelyn says as she and her shadow dance by us.
I've had enough of this one. "I never have, but if you want to try leather, I'm happy to shove some down your throat.

Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism.

Only by examining our personal biases can we truly grow as artists; only by cultivating empathy can we truly grow as people.