Wherever you find a great man, you will find a great mother or a great wife standing behind him — or so they used to say. It would be interesting to know how many great women have had great fathers and husbands behind them

I wore black because I liked it. I still do, and wearing it still means something to me. It’s still my symbol of rebellion — against a stagnant status quo, against our hypocritical houses of God, against people whose minds are closed to others’ ideas

I hope you have not been leading a double life, pretending to be wicked and being good all the time. That would be hypocrisy

When a man gives his opinion, he’s a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she’s a bitch.

It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit

Liars don’t get second chances and secrets don’t make friends. So open up and spill your guts. Be sure you make an honest mess.

I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves

Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.

Always be yourself… unless you suck.

“Be yourself” is about the worst advice you can give some people