The need to find out what will happen if I don't relent or moderate my actions has been a constant source of difficulty and discomfort in my life.

I want to change the world, and do something valuable and beautiful. I want people to remember me before I'm dead, and then more afterwards.

A personality for the incredibly beautiful can be a pointless cargo...

I am not me. I am not my body. I am my love, my kindness, and my service.

Though people know the meaning of the word acceptance, people are ignorant about it. Thinking acceptance may hurt their self esteem.

Look to see the best in everyone - especially in those who refuse to do the same. Perhaps your kindness will break someone's shell or be a catalyst to change their mind.

God, make me a man with thick skin and a soft heart. Make me a man who is tough and tender. Make me tough so I can handle life. Make me tender so I can love people. God, make me a man.

I grew up knowing [Jack Johnson], surfing with him.

When you really think about it, I'm not delusional enough to think that what I do is important to life as we know it on this planet. No. But neither is what you do.

The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart. You just have to open up your heart and not be afraid to get them out.

The reality is today most of our political leaders want to be treated as gods and semi-gods, from the security details to the fuss around them and so on.

Everywhere I went I experienced the same success, which transcends words.

What greater work is there than training the mind and forming the habits of the young?