Tom Waits

"Relationships are the foundation of civilization."

"Solitude is where we find ourselves."

"Life is what happens when you're making other plans."

"Love is the only thing that matters in the end."

"Wisdom comes from experience and reflection."

"Happiness is a choice, not a destination."

"Success is measured by how many people you help."

"Friendship is the greatest luxury."

"Family is the safety net that catches us when we fall."

"Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."

"Change is the only constant."

"Education is the most powerful tool for change."

"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing when to use it."

"Time is the one thing we can't get back."

"Truth is like a lion, it doesn't need defending."

"Freedom is the ability to be yourself."

"Peace comes from within, not from the outside world."

"Nature is the greatest teacher."

"Art is the expression of the soul."

"Science is the systematic study of wonder."

"Music is the language of the universe."