Here are three of my favorite quotes from songs sung by one of my heroes, Tom Waits.

On wanderlust:

“Traveling abroad in a continental style – it’s my belief one must attempt to be discreet.  Subsequently bare in mind your transient position, allows you a perspective that’s unique.”

On strip clubs:

“I’m getting harder than Chinese algebra.”

On life:

“Life is a path lit only by the light of those I’ve loved.”