Let each man take the path according to his capacity, understanding and temperament. His true guru will meet him along that path.

There is something good in all seeming failures. You are not to see that now. Time will reveal it. Be patient.

An evil man is a saint of the future. See good in everything. Destroy the evil-finding quality. Develop the good-finding quality. Rise above good and evil.

Modern civilisation is complicated and artificial. Simple folk live in a world of love and peace. Let no one hate another or harm another.

You must realize that all that is necessary to make you great is already in you

All happy families are alike

I lie without a mask, thus I am an honest man.

Many schools today are sacrificing social studies, the arts and physical education so children can cover basic subjects like math, English and science.

Stage-persona notwithstanding, I'm extremely shy and quiet. Almost painfully shy. People misinterpret that as being above it all or not interested.

Done time in the lock-up, done time on the streets. Done time on the upswing, and time in defeat. I know what I'm askin'. I know it's a lot. Just to say that I love you. Believe it or not.

To me the question of inspiration is an exercise in hindsight. The truth is inspiration is mysterious at the time. I don't think it's ever a rational process.

Working with cool people helps when working with few shots. You trust yourself and them.

Everything is global now. It's not London, it's not Spain, it's not Italy - everything is everywhere. So you have to be everywhere, I guess.

The only burden you have ever had is your mind.