We are truly human when we live for a purpose far above ourselves

...We are truly human when we live for a purpose far above ourselves

We always search for the signature of God to prove His existence. And now I say unto you that Art is His very signature!

I feel a very unusual sensation - if it is not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.

I was interested in political failure here in the U.S. The way we're failing to work together to solve even our smallest problems, let alone the complex ones.

The trick is to compose what one wants to compose and to get it commissioned afterward.

One of the best ways of becoming an effective parent—or, for that matter, an effective human being—is to understand the perceptions of other people, to be able to “get into their world.

People who are cocky and arrogant say, 'I know that' and move along. People who are confident and positive ask themselves,' How good am I at that?' and seek to improve

I guess every time I go to Miami, it's pretty first-time for me, so I have to go with Miami as my hot spot.

All great literary works influence us as writers, not their stories as much as their storytelling ability.

Material success may result in the accumulation of possessions: but only spiritual success will enable you to enjoy them.

Do people really think that about my nose? I spent my whole life hating it, so its amusing that people like it!