That which destroys the old mythos becomes the new mythos.

The past exists only in our memories, the future only in our plans. The present is our only reality.

When you live in the shadow of insanity, the appearance of another mind that thinks and talks as yours does is something close to a blessed event.

To live only for some future goal is shallow. It's the sides of the mountain that sustain life, not the top.

The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.

One of the most moral acts is to create a space in which life can move forward.

Other people can talk about how to expand the destiny of mankind. I just want to talk about how to fix a motorcycle. I think that what I have to say has more lasting value.

The truth knocks on the door and you say, go away, I'm looking for the truth, and it goes away. Puzzling.

My favorite piece of technical writing: Assembly of Japanese bicycle require great peace of mind.

Quality is a direct experience independent of and prior to intellectual abstractions.

Any effort that has self-glorification as its final endpoint is bound to end in disaster.

I had no idea that mothering my own child would be so healing to my own sadness from my childhood.

Let's face it; God has a big ego problem. Why do we always have to worship him?

I march in the parade of liberty But as long as I love you I’m not free How long must I suffer such abuse Won’t you let me see you smile one time before I turn you loose?

In magic, it takes two or three years for me to create a 5-minute illusion for me to get it to the level I want.

Keep silence for the most part, and speak only when you must, and then briefly.

and I think that everything in life is kind of unreal, isn't it?

Or sweetest Shakespeare, Fancy's child!

Our greatest responsibility is not to be pencils of the past.

Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up because you will lose the ability to learn new things. Move forward with your life.

When I have a day off, I won't spend it at a Hollywood party. I'd rather be at home with paints and a blank canvas.