The greatest warriors are the ones who fight for peace.

To be always in a state of wonder is a kind of sensitivity that can sometimes be an extraordinary blessing and sometimes a real pain.

White middle- and upper-class men have a longer journey to go than many people.

Part of being an artist is being willing to be shocked, being willing to be surprised, being willing to be hurt.

People love to hear the mistakes you've made.

All my life I have gone out on a limb, but I have turned the limb into a bridge, and there is cool, clear water flowing under.

Like any art, the creation of self is both natural and seemingly impossible. It requires training as well as magic.