The best piece of advice that I have ever received is from my mom. And she said, "Do you, boo boo." That is forever going to be the best advice.

Breathing is meditation; life is a meditation. You have to breathe in order to live, so breathing is how you get in touch with the sacred space of your heart.

If I know what's true in my heart and my soul, then what people say can't shape that.

If you don't like me, if you like me; both are equally cool. I send love and positive energy to all those people in their lives. I hope they find where they're meant to be.

I want to embrace my full self, as natural as I can be.

The only thing that really matters is spreading love and light and acceptance and unity throughout the entire world in any way that you possibly can.

Caring less what everybody else thinks, but also caring less and less about what your own mind thinks, because what your own mind thinks, sometimes, is the thing that makes you sad.

There're no novels that I like to read so I write my own novels, and then I read them again, and it's the best thing.

Comparing yourself to somebody else is like comparing yourself to a bird.

Don’t be afraid to be yourself and don’t let anybody tell you that that’s wrong. Because the best thing is you.

If I had to change one thing about my life, it would probably be, I wouldn't be famous. Because when you're famous it's so hard.

Knowledge is the first step of enlightenment

He who is unconscious of the ties which connect him with every individual of his species feels no obligation to make sacrifices for their welfare or happiness.

I'm an Englishman. What more can I say?

The most malignant of enemies is the lust which abides within.

Make the most of time, it flies away so fast; yet method will teach you to win time.

Chivalry is not dead and you should be a gentleman. But if you are going to buy a girl a drink, buy it. Don't just offer it. Follow through.

I have the world heavyweight title not because it was 'given' to me, not because of my race or religion, but because I won it in the ring through my own boxing ability.

Who can go to a rodeo and then criticize the hunter? ... an expertly placed bullet would be the best gift a rodeo horse could receive.

The way I approach things is from an experimental folk music standpoint.

Never be associated with someone you can't be proud of, whether you work for him or he works for you