The fulfillment of every desire only reveals its inadequacy.

There is no failure in the spiritual life, as long as we do not give up the fight.

The way upward from inertia to illumination passes through the sphere of action.

The mind is like a lake lashed into waves. Make the water of the lake clear and calm.

The breeze of God's grace is blowing continually. You have to set your sail to catch that breeze.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

People always love it when you say their dogs are nice. Just shows you how out of touch they are.

tis true that tho' People can transcend their Characters in Times of Tranquillity, they can ne'er do so in Times of Tumult.

I have been baptized twice- once in water...once in flame.

People were very affected by the war. But it didn't mean you stopped painting unless you were called into the Army; then you just couldn't paint. But otherwise one continued.

I like playing against guys because of their athleticism and understanding of the game.

It's a lot of crooked cops out there. They manipulate the system.

What separates great jazz musicians from average ones is Taste. Those who have taste consistently choose notes, tempos, timbres and voicings that seduce and satisfy attentive listeners.

Sunlight and seeing something that was a thought become a thing and materialize - that makes me come alive.

I heard someone say that all black people got rhythm. Bullshit.