Yet, ironically, it is her very wretchedness that makes me pity her so. I don't know what's wrong with me. I don't know what to do!

Enjoy your life. No curse hangs over you, nor did it ever. No devil chases after your soul. Sing and dance and be merry.

The hourglass runs low.

A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But he would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do.

You will see that the things you desire most are the very things that bring you the greatest sorrow.

Death never comes at the right time, despite what mortals believe. Death always comes like a thief.

What you wish for, what you most hope for - that is your greatest illusion.

When you were in love, you knew no fear or hatred. When you were fearful, there was no possibility of love or hate. And when there was hate, there was only hate.

Sleep is not on good terms with broken hearts. It will have nothing to do with them.

You search endlessly for permanent happiness in a world where nothing is permanent.

It doesn't matter. You are what you are. I am what I am. We are the same-when you take the time to remember me.

Lots of paths lead to beautiful places, but always remember someone had to make those paths. Have no fear in making your own path.

The human voice was the first instrument and remains the most powerful and effective method of musical creation and emotional transference.

The creation of the world did not take place once and for all time, but takes place every day.

sleep is the most innocent creature there is and a sleepless man the most guilty.

Into a dancer you have grown from the seeds somebody else has sown.

I think there's a certain lyricism in the telling of a scientific story.

It's a full moon here tonight, which makes me think of you. Because, I know that no matter what I am doing or where I am, this moon will always be the same size as yours, half a world away.

To claim that music is more important than oxygen would be trite and sentimental. It would also be true.

Grief is the tax we pay on our attachments.

I appreciate the fact, and am proud of it, that the attentions I am receiving are intended more for our country than for me personally.