My artwork isn't evolving, it's deconstructing, and I don't know why.

The scariest thing of all is never knowing what you're suddenly going to believe.

The fear of not living is a deep, abiding dread of watching your own potential decompose into irredeemable disappointment when 'should be' gets crushed by what is.

There is nothing to fear but fear itself, " the captain announces from the helm, "and the occasional man-eating monster.

And I think, if thoughts are worth a penny, how much less promises must be worth. Especially the ones you're likely to break.

Elasticity is a fundamental principle of perception,

while it’s five in the morning here, it’s also five in the evening somewhere in China—proving that incompatible truths make perfect sense when seen with global perspective.

You see demons in the eyes of the world, and the world sees bottomless pit in yours.

You see demons in the eyes of the world, and the world sees a bottomless pit in yours.

They all think medicine should be magic, and they become mad at me when it's not.

I begin to wonder if David was like me. Seeing monsters everywhere and realizing there aren't enough slingshots in the world to get rid of them.

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

There is a sacred lesson in any situation.

the silence people, hear everything.

You are only a disciple because your eyes are closed. The day you open them you will see there is nothing you can learn from me or anyone.

Capitalism has shortfalls. It doesn't necessarily take care of the poor, and it underfunds innovation, so we have to offset that.

There are moments when the inner life actually 'pays,' when years of self-scrutiny, conducted for no ulterior motive, are suddenly of practical use.

Women keep no secrets, and I know many men, who are women in this regard.

I don't have to work. I suppose I should retire. But I enjoy working.

Landscape to me is a planar thing, just a view. Environment is everything down to the ecosystem. Big difference.

Mom used to say I didn't run away from home my destiny just caught up with me at an early age.