Peace requires us to surrender our illusions of control.

A genuinely happy person is one who has rendered others happy.

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

The quality of your life depends quite a bit on the quality of attention you project out onto the world.

Do not whine... Do not complain. Work harder. Spend more time alone.

Admire as much as you can, most people don't admire enough.

Don't surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself that isn't true anymore.

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

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

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

Love sought is good, but given unsought is better.

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