It is better to struggle pursuing what matters than to excel at achieving the inconsequential.

We race toward the future at the velocity of the present.

Music is, for me, like a beautiful mosaic which God has put together. He takes all the pieces in his hand, throws them into the world, and we have to recreate the picture from the pieces.

Freedom is self liberation and liberation of people from any suffering.

My musician friends are banned from playing concerts in China because they share the same views as I do. My name cannot appear on the web, because my opinion is different from the Party.

What is God looking for? He is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His - completely.

Because your question searches for deep meaning, I shall explain in simple words

It's important for me to work with a strong director because I know I can go to some really deep places, I just need direction on how to get there.

A good story cannot be devised; it has to be distilled.

He was struck dumb at the words though he should not be surprised; his wife kept him in a perpetual state of speechlessness.

Friends give you a shoulder to cry on. But best friends are ready with a shovel to hurt the person that made you cry.