The key to being a wonderful writer is not to write. You just get out of the way, leave room for God to walk in the room, and when I write something that I know is right, I get on my knees and say, 'Thank You.

And you find as a writer there are certain spots on the planet where you write better than others, and I believe in that. And New Orleans is one of them.

You know, as a writer, I'm more of a listener than a writer, cuz if I hear something I will write it down.

My main purpose in life is to make money so I can afford to go on creating more inventions.

The circulation of commodities is the original precondition of the circulation of money.

Money degrades all the gods of man and converts them into commodities.