If the dreams of any so-called normal man were exposed ... there would be no more gravity and dignity left for mankind.

Money can be more of a barrier between people than language or race or religion.

No writer, however popular, disdains a reader, however humble.

It's when you have friends that you can afford to be lonely. When you know a lot of people, loneliness becomes a luxury. It's only when you're forced to be lonely that it's bad.

My mind was clear and penetrating at the time, for it was midnight, the hour at which I am most brave and most free.

The cat crossed the street daintily, pointing his feet like a ballet dancer, lifting them high as if his feet were too good for the pavement.

The person who does not plan his life is basically planning to fail.

There is no bad whiskey. There are only some whiskeys that aren't as good as others.

Painting's not important. The important thing is keeping busy.

Demon or angel or evil spirit, I just need something to show itself. Ghoulie or ghosty or long-legged beastie, I just want my hand held.

That however the brains and abilities of men may differ, their stomachs are essentially the same.

None of us lie or guard our secrets when we sing, and India is a nation of singers whose first love is the kind of song we turn to when crying just isn't enough.

I have a lot of stuff. Slowly I'm getting all my materials organized.

I was once a single mother, with very few resources, so I have a special place in my heart for women in difficult situations.

Just the same way I'd say a prayer before going onstage, taking that even further and using the drum to inspire people. And using that as a vehicle for the intention.

Common sense is the fundamental factor in all spiritual disciplines. No rule is an eternal rule. Rules change from place to place, time to time and from one condition to another condition.