Change — real change — comes from the inside out.

Human beings must always be on the watch for the coming of wonders.

A book must be the axe for the frozen sea inside us.

My dark days made me strong. Or maybe I already was strong, and they made me prove it.

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.

The world is like a Mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

You can't learn style. Style, I think, is in your DNA.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play.

If you look for perfection, you will never be satisfied.

The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.