Grieving the loss of a loved one—whether human or animal—is not only permissible, it is essential.

The inner encounters I have with animals—and will be teaching you to have— are exchanges of meaning.

Every species embodies a solution to some environmental challenge, and some of these solutions are breathtaking in their elegance.

Animals remind us that all beings who walk, stand, swim, crawl, or fly are radiant, mysterious, and unique expressions of the Source. Every species, every culture, has it’s own genius.

We all came into this world wired to connect with all life.

I take it hard when an animal in my care suffers or dies. I take it even harder when the animal's suffering is the result of human exploitation or carelessness.

It is commonplace, and true, to point out that animals are happier than people because they live entirely in the present.

I believe the happiness we feel in relation to animals is immensely significant. I believe it is absolutely central to our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.

I believe we have this idea that bad things ought to be prevented from happening.

Help does not come from anywhere outside - it comes only from within ourselves.

The conservative movement is like a country club based in Washington, D.C.

People shout out for songs and I don't even remember writing them.

The house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream in peace

You can control your choices but you can't control the outcome of those choices.

Having a perilous adventure is always better than comatose safety. Always, always, always, always, always.

No power can withstand divine Love.

In 30 years time, as technology moves forward even further, people are going to look back and wonder why offices ever existed.

I would rather be alone and a loud voice for action than be silent.

New York is not conductive to theater. New York does not encourage its young. It does not encourage experimentation.