The sun doesn't determine the brightness of the day, you do.

It's important to stop and realize what we have, why we have it and how privileged we are. And from that place, start caring and get a lot done.

The gardener knows how to turn garbage into compost. Therefore our anger, sadness, and fear is the best compost for our compassion.

I've learned that selflessness is a practice, not a place; a journey much more than a destination.

A true friend sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.

I remember Mom always telling me that all in all in the end the only one you really have is God.

This really is my life's work, to go where there is suffering.

I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine. If this is how you are revealed to me, this is how I will forever seek you.

I have been shown in darkness, light [and] have learned that, even in prison, one can be free.

Nothing in this life will bring true meaning and happiness apart from God.

Unlike what you may be told in other sectors of life, when observing the universe, size does matter, which often leads to polite ‘telescope envy’ at gatherings of amateur astronomers.

Enjoy your freedom today, leave the regret for tomorrow.

What you're really supposed to be doing is whatever makes your heart sing.

Doesn't that fool know I recorded that song because I like it?

I may not be in control of anything else, but I am in control of my body.

I also became inspired by impressionist painters such as Renoir, and wanted to do the same sort of thing with music-portray whatever mood strikes me the way Keith Jarrett does on piano.

Bushido is in being crazy to die. Fifty or more could not kill one such a man.

I liked the Beastie Boys and A Tribe Called Quest and Cypress Hill.

Do not lower your goals to the level of your abilities. Instead, raise your abilities to the height of your goals.