Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake.

In all things it is better to hope than to despair.

You know the greatest thing is passion, without it what have you got?

Champions keep playing until they get it right.

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.

Only love can heal the wounds of the past.

There are things that are not sayable. That's why we have art.