I decided to focus on the things I could control and let go of the things that were out of my hands. That lesson has provided me with great relief; it has brought great things into my life.

Work, work, work. I like to keep myself busy. I start to get a little stir-crazy during downtime. That's when I turn to working out - running, hitting the gym, etc.

As a person who grew up in a border town, it is important to me that I use my education and my art to tell human stories of an otherwise neglected and marginalized community.

I'm also inspired by great art and people who create and contribute rather than destroy.

I do think vulnerability is a virtue.

I love working with kids; I find hope in them.

All should be accepted, not excluded from the world. Men who hate others shed hate upon themselves. All should have trust, not broken faith.

Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity. Outside this, believe me, there is no elegance. Only pretension.

When a man is trying to sell you something, don't imagine he is that polite all the time.

Violence can only be effectively met by nonviolence. This is an old established truth.

A completely secure life can be found only outside the life!

I don't think life is absurd. I think we are all here for a huge purpose. I think we shrink from the immensity of the purpose we are here for.

To be great, you must be misunderstood

No tame animal has lost less of its native dignity or maintained more of its ancient reserve. The domestic cat might rebel tomorrow.

Ten minutes spent in the presence of Christ every day, aye, two minutes, will make the whole day different.

We all need to have a creative outlet - a window, a space - so we don't lose track of ourselves.