Spirit is a more accurate measure of success than the ruler.
Forget what you've been taught so you can remember what you know.
One moment of true forgiveness can erase years of guilt, pain, or fear.
You change the past when you change the way you see it.
You cannot judge what should bring others joy, and others cannot judge what should bring you joy.
Every musician I have ever heard has influenced me. I often find I emulate micro-aspects of an artist, and combine it to form something new and unique.