Dare to be naïve.

Ultimately a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.

Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake.

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.

Art is a language which anneals individuals to each other through experiences that are uniquely human.

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

I want to make a New Year’s prayer, not a resolution. I’m praying for courage.

Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time.

The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person who walked in.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together.

I can't give you a recipe for success, but I can give you a recipe for failure: try to please everybody.