Other people are joyous, like on the feast of the ox, like on the way up to the terrace in the spring. I alone am inert, giving no sign, like a newborn baby who has not learned to smile.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

Man is born to dream, to be enlightened, to connect and to be fulfilled. Managers are too.

I feel that the critic and music director should have such a good relationship they can pick up the phone and call each other any time.

Perception of ideas, rather than the storing of them, should be the aim of education.

Squaring numbers are just like women. If they're under thirteen, just do them in your head.

To reflect upon the event horizon is a great deal more awe-inspiring than a burning bush or a wooden statue that weeps or pees or bleeds.

You need a lot of different types of people to make the world better.

I aint a drinker Im a thinker, call it what you want

I think it's morally wrong to keep someone away from what keeps him happy.

And it's possible to monetize your art without compromising the integrity of it for commerce.

Using passion as your only fuel will no more assure you of success than being in love will ensure a successful long-term relationship.