Only the ephemeral is of lasting value.

People living deeply have no fear of death.

Resilience — the ability to brush off pain.

Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.

Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.

'Tis never too late to be wise.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.

The excursion is the same when you go looking for your sorrow as when you go looking for your joy.

Forgiveness … is a gift of high value. Yet its cost is nothing.

Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy.

Joy is not in things, it is in us.