In the measurement world, we set a goal and strive to achieve it. In the universe of possibility, we set the context and let life unfold.

The conductor of an orchestra doesn’t make a sound. He depends, for his power, on his ability to make other people powerful.

I have a definition of success. For me it's very simple. It's not about wealth and fame and power. It's about how many shining eyes I have around me.

Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting that you may not understand how or why.

When you make a mistake, throw your hands in the air and say "How fascinating!"

I'm so sorry for you; your lives have been so easy. You can't play great music unless your heart's been broken.

The major difference between the 'best' and the 'average' is that the 'best' get as much pleasure from practice as performance.

The job of the leader is to speak to the possibility.

It's not a question of how much power you can hoard for yourself, but how much you can give away.

Look at their eyes. If their eyes are shining, you know you're doing it.

Everybody loves classical music they just don't know about it yet.

With every step we take we have a choice to make. Our choices determine our actions. Our actions determine who we are.

...the consequences of militancy do not disappear when the need for militancy is over. Freedom is fragile and must be protected. To sacrifice it, even as a temporary measure, is to betray it.

The hidden economy [is] fed not by money and greed but by love, pure and simple. You see the best and truly golden opportunities do not arise to benefit oneself, but in order to benefit others.

The size of the tree you cut determines the weight with which you have to throw the axe.

A man with nothing to lend should refrain from borrowing.

Death is the monster we all fear, yet with each day, we walk toward it, and can't help doing so; we can't help but walk toward the one thing we're most trying to avoid.

The fact that someone says something doesn't mean it's true. Doesn't mean they're lying, but it doesn't mean it's true.

In the loss of an object we do not proportion our grief to the real value it bears, but to the value our fancies set upon it.

Live tonight, cuz you can't take it with ya.

Don't get lost. Give it a try. Go find the place that you're wishing for.