Creation is always an act of affirmation, a lust for life or activity, a restlessness accompanied by art. That art is what pleases and invigorates and mystifies me.

Freedom of will is our birthright.

Mindfulness is a quiet mind, an aware mind. Mindfulness itself is not about ‘arriving, ’ but about being.

I'm concerned about myself, but I'm less concerned about 'only myself'.

J'ai cueilli ce brin de bruyèreL'automne est morte souviens-t'enNous ne nous verrons plus sur terreOdeur du temps brin de bruyèreEt souviens-toi que je t'attends

They're keeping friction going between people from the East and the West. One thing we all got in common is your color, which is Black and Latino, which is our family.

I think the best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans was Hurricane Katrina.

...appetite turns common food into the fare of kings.

Absolute freedom does not exist; what does exist is the freedom to choose anything you like and then commit yourself to that decision.

Kick your shoes off, kickem off

Sometimes my life just don't make sense at all. The mountains looks so big and my faith just seems so small.

Nice guys do not finish last. Last place is for the cowards and those too full of fear to take action.

You have the honor and privilege of being in position to do something amazingly special. If you have the chance, you must do it.