Because our gifts carry us out into the world and make us participants in life, the uncovering of them is one of the most important tasks confronting any one of us.

The silence of prayer is the silence of listening.

I am convinced that what has the greatest meaning for us is what we uncover for ourselves.

The spiritual law at the core of our being requires that we reach out. We are fulfilled to the extent that we live in relationships.

In the whole world, Everyone is a creative with their own way and idea.

It is important to take the seriousness out of things that do not deserve it. Take the seriousness out of it, and the thing loses its power.

Any master skill in practice is about comprehending myriad elements and fitting them together in inspired ways that satisfy the objective.

Libraries have always been there for me. Of course I'll stand up for them.

First is first, and second is nowhere.

Macon has such a rich musical history - and the state of Georgia, as well.

I have moved to a smaller house in Paris, and I don't fancy having so much staff now.

Our eyes are always blind when they view the future.

I think literature is best when it's voicing what we would prefer not to talk about.

Everything seems to be going faster and faster. It's really harder to create something that endures. The New York City Ballet has succeeded in doing that.