I mean, it didn't matter to me that there were people, it didn't matter that I was shy Just the sound was so captivating that it helped me to get rid of those inhibitions.

Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it's the last time.

My driving philosophy about making music is that you can reduce it all down to one note if that note is played with the right kind of sincerity.

Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.

Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.

It's been up to me to inspire me.

One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all fear and confusion.

For me there is something primitively soothing about this music, and it went straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall.

There are people these days who can do things on the guitar which are beyond my reach. There's one guy who plays with Queen who can do things I would dream of doing. I sincerely mean that.

The future is already here – it's just not evenly distri

There isn't any air power in the world that can take care of the problem of sectarian divisions.

There is little to be gained by seeking after the mysteries, for there is hardly time in a lifetime to master the plain and precious things.

Never take more than your share - whether of the road in driving your car, of chairs on a boat or seats on a train, or food at the table.

I guess you could say, I'm just a typical Methodist kid at heart.

A million feelings. A thousand thoughts. A hundred memories. All for one person.

Love is art, not truth. It’s like painting scenery.

Men of high learning and abilities are few in every country; and by taking in those who are not so, the able part of the body have their hands tied by the unable.

I am patient and loving with my fearful thoughts. Be patient and loving with every fearful thought. Practice observing your fears as a witness, and you'll see them dissolve.

Earth has few secrets from the birds.