Peace isn't the absence of wars provoked by a series of delinquents of all sort, but a dynamic process of cooperation between states and people...

On a mental level, kindness and compassion give rise to lasting joy.

I am master of my spoken words and slave to those which remain unspoken.

It would not do to be Lord of a universe inhabited solely by serfs.

Before we can experience the pure & serene state of love, we must learn how to give forgiveness - to ourselves & to others. Have you forgiven yourself?

I lasted one night. They said my playing spoiled people's appetites.

All great contemporary artists, schooled or not, are essentially self-taught and are de-skilling like crazy.

I see movies all the time that manipulate you by playing a high note on the piano or some string instrument, and suddenly you're crying. I'm sick of being told what to think.

When a man gets power, even his chickens and dogs rise to heaven.

If you do not believe in co-operation, look what happens to a wagon that loses a wheel.

Anyway, just because you're sworn enemies doesn't mean you can't be friends, does it?