The spirit is something to be enjoyed. It is not a harsh discipline. And I think people should take some time everyday for some kind of moving meditation, like Qigong or Tai Chi.

I think materialism has trumped a lot of stuff, but I don't think it has trumped the heart, especially when it comes to (a person's) last thought.

Dwelling on the negative simply contributes to its power.

The uninvestigated life is not worth living. I don't want to live that way.

If we can genuinely honor our mother and father we are not only at peace with ourselves but we can then give birth to our future.

It's a big deal for me to say I'm over politics.

In terms of my life, I guess I want to share whatever I've learned really, which is basically one thing: know yourself, look for yourself, know what to look for, cherish it, be honest, be authentic, even if it hurts your feelings. That's not bad.