The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself.

In quietness the soul expands.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

Some things are best mended by a break.

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.

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

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

My only advice is to stay aware, listen carefully, and yell for help if you need it.

The quality of your life depends quite a bit on the quality of attention you project out onto the world.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

Only one mountain can know the core of another mountain.

You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people, if you don't serve the people.