A clear and focused mind will last a lifetime. Getting your mind in shape is nothing less than the key to sustainable success in the world.

I would never condone violence against women in any form, and for all of those I offended, I am sincerely sorry.

Sitting in stillness has got to be the greatest asset I have in terms of attaining happiness.

I think it's very important. I've gone into prisons to meditate with inmates. It's something I plan to do with Tim Robbins soon.

Whatever obstacles appear in your path, put your head down and get past them. Those obstacles aren't real. They're just God's way of testing you. He's asking you, 'Do you want to make it or not?'

In the morning I stand up, scratch a little bit, then I light a candle and I meditate. Every morning. I've been meditating for maybe 20 years. I meditate so I can make choices; so I'm not a sheep all the time. So I can see better than what everyone else is doing.

I know a lot of angry liberals right now. Hell, I know a lot of angry vegans.