Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect.

To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's.

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

Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.

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

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

I have stood on a mountain of no's for one yes.

If you wake up and the day feels broken, just lean into the crack.

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

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody.