In this century we have made remarkable material progress, but basically we are the same as we were thousands of years ago. Our spiritual needs are still very great.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy-Dalai Lama

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.

Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

The truth begins where trust ends.

Nothing is impossible no matter how improbable, all things can be done before the rising sun!

Sometimes you need to trust those around you because they may see something in you that you can't see

Acting is somewhat mysteriously taught. There are so many different methods and systems and processes for teaching acting because it will always be an elusive art-form.

I live near San Francisco in the most beautiful spot on earth and enjoy myself in many ways. Yes, I love to work, which for now is to think and read and write, so it's all a dream come true.

Climate change is and will be a significant threat to our national security and in a larger sense to life on earth as we know it to be.

My career was about to change radically, in turning 50 I had hit the age where my Dad made a big career and his life started to unravel.

I suppose it doesn't occur to you that I can think the system just as unjust as you do.

It's absolutely crucial that we come face to face with the power of our choices.

A lot of first novels are written long before they're actually put down on paper.