Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.

I'm doing many different things to prepare for the inevitable failure of one of them.

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

Resilience — the ability to brush off pain.

Dismiss whatever insults your own soul.

I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.

Within you there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time.

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

To go wrong in one's own way is better than to go right in someone else's.

From our first babblings to our last word, we make but one statement, and that is our life.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together.

Don't allow your rituals to become ruts.