Three things make up who we are as individuals: what we think, what we feel, and what we do. If we manage to change any one of these three aspects of ourselves, the other two will follow.

Many of our flaws are old emotional defenses which may fade away when we're loved in spite of them.

Love is how you treat someone.

Oh, you cherry petals, On this calm and balmy day, Why are you so restless, So keen to fly away? / ひさかたの 光のどけき 春の日に しづ心なく 花の散るらむ

To wish a healthy man to die is the wish from a mind of sickness. To wish an ailing man to die is the wish of the ambitious

I make all my decisions on intuition. I throw a spear into the darkness. That is intuition. Then I must send an army into the darkness to find the spear. That is intellect.

Development of outlook naturally begins with a respect for God... Reverence to God and reverence for one's neighbor and reverence for oneself as a servant of God.

Growing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.

Jane Monheit is skyrocketing up the jazz charts. By next year, we won't be able to get her.

When you have kids, I think it makes them feel safer and be in a space to grow more and recognize patterns when routines exist.

The vibe, it's that excitement. New York, you just can't describe it. You get a similar thing from Paris and London, but it's not New York.

Daughters are supposed to be friends to their mothers in their old age.

Men are cruel, but Man is kind.