These are the times in life — when nothing happens — but in quietness the soul expands.

Act as if someone just said there’s no reason to be afraid.

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.

Don't surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself that isn't true anymore.

If there's love in a house, it's a palace for sure.

In art and dream may you proceed with abandon. In life may you proceed with balance and stealth.

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

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

Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.

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.

It’s the artists who do the dreaming for society.

Attention is a moral act: It creates, brings aspects of things into being.