All progress is based upon a universal innate desire on the part of every living organism to live beyond its income.

Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.

Human life is as evanescent as the morning dew or a flash of lightning.

If I die prematurely at any rate I shall be saved from being bored to death by my own success.

Life is like music; it must be composed by ear, feeling, and instinct, not by rule.

Creativity is so delicate a flower that praise tends to make it bloom, while discouragement often nips it in the bud.

Don't learn to do, but learn in doing.

Fear is static that prevents me from hearing myself.

The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.

People care more about being thought to have taste than about being thought either good, clever or amiable.

Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.

The safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death.

A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them.

When you're doing a radio show, you can express yourself.

I'm not playing for lack of options. But this is such a fleeting thing. When I'm done, I'm never, ever going to be able to come back to it. I know Vancouver is my last go.

Don't take things too seriously.

It doesn't matter what has happened, better things are coming. God's plan produces hope in me.

Sometimes, you just let the country have its way, and you don't try to determine the shape of the country. You sort of modestly step back and let the country figure out what it believes.

I just want to make people laugh, and I want to do that the best way possible.

We shouldn't just think about mammograms and self-exams and self-care once a year. It should be an ongoing thing.

If you feel strongly about someone, go up to them. Pursue what you want in life. Why be shy about something like that?