Shall any gazer see with mortal eyes, Or any searcher know by mortal mind, Veil after veil will lift--but there must be Veil upon veil behind.

There is a tendency at every important but difficult crossroad to pretend that it's not really there.

Well, filming in Hawaii, you know, is a blessing. It's one of the most beautiful places on this planet. It has a very mystic energy which informs you as an actor.

The world of painting has nothing to do with the art world.

Songs aren't owned by anyone.

I have learned as much about writing about my people by listening to blues and jazz and spirituals as I have by reading novels.

Most people will not do the hard work it takes to make success easy. Don't be like most people.

He finally understood that God's presence was everywhere, at all times, and was experienced by everyone at one time or another.

The truth that makes us free is always ticking away like a time-bomb in the basement of everybody's church.

The universe is based on sullen entropy; It falls apart as it goes on

In that first 'fusion' with Jesus (holy communion), it was my Heavenly Mother again who accompanied me to the altar for it was she herself who placed her Jesus into my soul.