There are some moments in life that are like pivots around which your existence turns—small intuitive flashes, when you know you have done something correct for a change, when you think you are on the right track. I watched a pale dawn streak the cliffs with Day-glo and realized this was one of them. It was a moment of pure, uncomplicated confidence—and lasted about ten seconds.

I believe when you’re stuck in one spot for too long it’s best to throw a grenade where you stand, and jump…and pray.

I believe that the subconscious always knows what is best. It is our conditional, vastly overrated rational mind which screws everything up.

Some of us just don't want to be famous ... anonymity cannot be bought for any price, once you have lost it.

It is better to proceed with one's duty in the service of others than wallow in the pain attachments bring

I experienced that sinking feeling you get when you know you have conned yourself into doing something difficult and there's no going back.

And there are new kinds of nomads, not people who are at home everywhere, but who are at home nowhere. I was one of them