There is nothing more contagious on this planet than enthusiasm.

First of all, the music that people call Latin or Spanish is really African. So Black people need to get the credit for that.

I would invite all Latin people to do nothing for about two weeks so you can see who really, really is running the economy I am here to give voice to the invisible.

I realized that it's all really one, that John Lennon was correct. We utilize the music to bring down the walls of Berlin, to bring up the force of compassion and forgiveness and kindness between Palestines, Hebrews. Bring down the walls here in San Diego, Tijuana, Cuba.

The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.

There is no greater reward than working from your heart and making a difference in the world.

Peace has never come from dropping bombs. Real peace comes from enlightenment and educating people to behave more in a divine manner.