If you really believe in the brotherhood of man, and you want to come into its fold, you've got to let everyone else in, too

What is a sophisticate? He is a man who thinks he can swim better than he can and sometimes he drowns.

All the sounds of the earth are like music

Who can explain it? Who can tell you why? Fools give you reasons; Wise men never try

I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.

A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it A song's not a song 'til you sing it Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay Love isn't love 'til you give it away!