Kids certainly need a lot of love so they know you're behind them whatever they do, well, more or less.

The flaws you see in others are actually a reflection of yourself.

When you're timid, you're just thinking of yourself! Think of the other person - put him at ease, get him a drink.

When I shut my eyes on this world I'll finally have peace.

Essentially prayer and meditation are one and the same thing.

I can't do it. I can't get into a philosophical debate with an archangel, knowing how ridiculous it is and how unprepared I am.

Turns out, most girls would rather put on lip gloss than play with sand toads.

When you have somebody who takes their craft seriously, you don't have to babysit them and be there all the time.

I truly believe there is a field of peace within and that it can be enlivened and brought to the surface to be enjoyed by all.

I let everyone have [the] space to do what they want, but I think I'm still a bit of a perfectionist.

When my legs hurt, I say: “Shut up legs! Do what I tell you to do!

In cultivating human values, emphasis should also be placed on avoiding wastage of money, food and time.

[If] you don't have any soul and you don't have any talent, jazz is what you should do. ... any fool can do it; all you gotta do is practice.