Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.

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.

WHO YOU CAN BE, WILL COME TO YOU THROUGH CONSISTENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

It strikes me that perhaps this is part of what we are fighting to choose. Which pain to feel.

You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training.

There is no office now closed to a Jew, including the presidency.

Knowledge and belief are sometimes worlds apart.

I love acting and I still want to do it, but I've such an instinct for directing, it's something that comes naturally to me. It's why I'm here on this planet.

But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie; Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the pumpkin-pie!

Pay attention even to life's trifles.

The most magical moments for me come from the little ones in elementary school. They ask adorable and meaningful questions.

It doesn't have to be perfect...as long as you're happy with it.