When we put our keys down, we should be conscious of putting them down. When we pick them up, we should be conscious of picking them up. That's all there is to zen.

If you find your feet dragging, check your path. You are probably on the wrong one.

A student might ask, how long will it take to learn guitar..., the answer is, as long as you live - that short.

The only time and place to find enlightenment is in this moment. No need to check your watch. The time is now.

When in doubt, initiate. Say yes—to love, to life, to joining in with others. That is how we stay on the right path and, at the same time, elevate humanity.

All things reflect the divine energy of nature—every flower, every rock, every sound, every sight. Once we realize that truth, we cannot help but smile.

Return to the beginning. Enter by form. Clean your dojo. As you have every day, tie on the white belt and empty your cup. Pick up your guitar, tune, then play.

Each moment is new. We have never lived it before and will never live it again. It is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time.

Do not analyze things to death. Sometimes the best strategy is, "Ready, fire, aim." Do it first , then make adjustments. The answer lies in action-not in words.

A final word on self-criticism: Do not beat up on yourself. Even if you think you know your flaws, there is no need to advertise them. Most people won't have noticed.

Stop thinking about the audience and what they may be thinking of your music. Just play the music.

The nuclear arms race is like two sworn enemies standing waist deep in gasoline, one with three matches, the other with five.

You know what an illusion is? On this planet, one small cloud has the ability to block the entire sun.

No hard feelings, lover. You can't break my heart. It stopped beating a long time ago.

If we are to change our world view, images have to change.

You can't fake being able to cook well.

The origin of civilization is man's determination to do nothing for himself which he can get done for him.

The one thing we learned over 5 years is that nothing works better than just improving your product.

When I don't understand things, I become passionate to understand.

Once you’ve actually died on stage… I mean, how do you top that?

Referring to the bad sun conditions in left field at the stadium: It gets late out there early.