To gain control over the quality of experience, one needs to learn how to build enjoyment into what happens day in, day out.

Purpose provides activation energy for living.

There are two main strategies we can try to improve the quality of life. The first is to try making external conditions match our goals. The second is to change how we experience external conditions to make them fit our goals better.

To be overcome with the ultimate goal often interferes with performance.

It is essential to learn to enjoy life. It really does not make sense to go through the motions of existence if one does not appreciate as much of it as possible.

The germ of an idea doesn't make the sculpture that stands up... so the next stage is hard work

Creativity is a central source of meaning in our lives...most of the things that are interesting, important, and human are the results of creativity...when we are involved in it, we feel that we are living more fully than during the rest of life.