Ivan Turgenev

There are some moments in life, some feelings; one can only point to them and pass by.

We sit in the mud... and reach for the stars.

Nature creates while destroying, and doesn't care whether it creates or destroys as long as life isn't extinguished, as long as death doesn't lose its rights.

The course of business shapes public opinion.

I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery.