I don't know exactly what a prayer is. I do know how to pay attention.

How heron comes It is a negligence of the mind not to notice how at dusk heron comes to the pond and stands there in his death robes, perfect servant of the system, hungry, his eyes full of attention, his wings pure light

Today I am altogether without ambition. Where did I get such wisdom?

Sometimes I need only to stand wherever I am to be blessed.

When When it’s over, it’s over, and we don’t know any of us, what happens then. So I try not to miss anything. I think, in my whole life, I have never missed The full moon or the slipper of its coming back. Or, a kiss. Well, yes, especially a kiss.

My first two books are out of print and, okay, they can sleep there comfortably. It's early work, derivative work.

You must not ever stop being whimsical. And you must not, ever, give anyone else the responsibility for your life.