In order that all men may be taught to speak truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it.

Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.

Nothing has more retarded the advancement of learning than the disposition of vulgar minds to ridicule and vilify what they cannot comprehend.

Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect.

Judgment is a negative frequency.

What deep violence does the mind invent / As polar opposite to love. (In 'Hat Love').

I absolutely adore Thanksgiving. It's the only holiday I insist on making myself.

I was born in California. When I was six, we moved to a small town in northern Indiana called Mishawaka.

The most helpless person is the one who is helpless in reforming himself.

Liverpool will always be my home.

Danger alone acquaints us with our own resources, our virtues, our armor and weapons, our spirit, and forces us to be strong.

My dog didn't like me very much. My first dog, Dmitri, was a poodle. I used to think Dmitri was something I could play with and ride. I tried to ride a poodle. And then he bit me.

To grow up is to stop putting blame on parents.

When I composed the first sonic meditation, I realized that I was composing the direction of attention.