The beginning of wisdom is understanding that life is full of ongoing learning experiences.

Try any goddam thing you like, no matter how boringly normal or outrageous. If it works, fine. If it doesn't, toss it. Toss it even if you love it.

Bad things happen sometimes.

I still get excited about meeting celebrities, because I don't think I'm a celebrity myself.

I love pitting people against each other. My whole life is based on that. It brings out the best in people and the worst in people. If the worst comes out, you don't want them working for you.

A special skill, like speaking several languages, or keeping your mouth shut in one.

In mindfulness, breath can not play as not only reference point but point of view.

Ability is the result of mental and physical toughness, resourcefulness, and powerful concentration.

After the horrific attacks of September 11th, it was evident that our Government needed to be transformed to meet the new challenges of this dangerous world.

By law, all buildings should be white.

It is more important to say "no" to an opportunity, than to say "yes".