The 'morality of compromise' sounds contradictory. Compromise is usually a sign of weakness, or an admission of defeat. Strong men don't compromise, it is said, and principles should never be compromised.

I always wanted to make a three-record set. 'Sign o' the Times' was originally supposed to be a triple album, but it ended up as a double.

Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!

If you're not failing every now and again, It's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative.

If you don't get what you want, it's a sign either that you did not seriously want it, or that you tried to bargain over the price.

There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt.

I take a very practical view of raising children. I put a sign in each of their rooms: 'Checkout Time is 18 years.'