I would still describe China as a vast, invigorating puzzle that will never make sense to my western upbringing.

I believe in the old, because it shows us where we come from - where our souls have risen from. And I believe in the new, because it gives us the opportunity to create who we are becoming.

Outside your door, the world is waiting. Inside your heart, a voice is calling. The four corners of the world are watching. So travel, daughter, travel. Go get it, girl.

I really believe in the power of music.

U.S.-China relations doesn't need another lawyer.

I reside in a new colony for the Chinese-singing banjo player, with a population of one. At least I have something I have to do with my life.

I've noticed that the more I open up, the more I learn.

Hogslop is the real deal groovilicious honkin old-time string band. Guaranteed old-time awesomeness with these fellas around!

I'm, I guess you could say, the Chinese-speaking, banjo-picking girl.

For most Americans, my Chinese music feels like a novelty and it's not what it is for me.

I tried to play flute because all the pretty girls played flute.

The Bible, Holy writings.

It's the broken plans you have made that are the hardest to get over.

What men and women need is encouragement. ... Instead of always harping on a man's faults tell him of his virtues. Try to pull him out of his rut of bad habits.

Nearness to nature... keeps the spirit sensitive to impressions not commonly felt and in touch with the unseen powers.

Are you satisfied being filled with good information about God, or do you long to burst into His manifest presence?

A man's character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.

Evil, unchecked, is the prelude to genocide. - Anonymous

Global warming is more of a blessing than a curse.

My hope is that we develop enough courage to develop courage. To try to have, try to learn to treat each other fairly, with generosity and kindness.

A monk is holy and great until he starts teaching you the real Dharma