“Transparent people always stand out: they are terribly sincere.”

“Often people who are wonderful with animals aren't always terribly good with human beings.”

“Son, son, I admire your sincerity. Always be sincere - whether you mean it or not.”

“This is growing up, having to stomp out love, this is how people turn terrible.”

“Madness is always a wonderful excuse, don’t you think? For doing terrible things to other people.”

“I wrote these two songs ["Coming Out of the Dark" and "Always Tomorrow"] as a celebration of hope. And, I want to send it out to all of those people who are suffering through this terrible disaster [Hurricane Katrina], and please know that you are not alone -- and you will not be.”

“What makes a painting fascinating is its sincerity. Sincerity is such a rare thing. Most people don't dare to be sincere.”

“Always be sincere, even if you don't mean it.”

“Government must be a transparent garment which tightly clings to the people’s body.”

“Just as those standing in the midst of boisterous people carefully guard their wounds, so those standing in the midst of evil people should always guard the wounds of their minds.”