I would rather die of passion than of boredom.

And, more importantly, reach for the stars. And realize that it is never too late—not now, not ever—for you to pursue you passion, your pursuit of perfection. And most importantly, your perseverance for making it happen.

I have to face life with a newly found passion. I must rediscover the irresistible will to learn, to live and to love.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

I think that, as life is action and passion, it is required of a man that he should share the passion and action of his time at peril of being judged not to have lived.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

Why has government been instituted? Because the passions of men will not conform to the dictates of reason & justice without constraint.

To play a wrong note is insignificant. To play without passion is inexcusable.