One of the most powerful transformational catalysts is knowledge, new information, or logic that defies old mental models and ways of thinking.

You learn more from losing than winning.

An observer can’t tell if a person is silent and still because inner life has stalled or because inner life is transfixingly busy.

You've got to make a lot of sacrifices and spend a lot of time if you really want to achieve with this sport, or in any sport, or in anything truly worthwhile.

You'd better know what you want, because you'll probably get it.

Remember that the most important thing is to try and love other people as much as they love you.

The great spirals... apparently lie outside our stellar system.

What I've learned in the past 12 years of recording (I made my first CD at 12) is how important it is to find one's authentic voice.

Breaking old habits and forming new ones always takes time, but it is worth it in the end.

Mine's [fans] a lot of like weird guys in prison. So I don't need to answer them.

He set the example for all of us to humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father.