I have been so very, very fortunate in my life. I've met or been in contact with several of my childhood heroes. I've interacted with people all over this planet, and even though I couldn't possibly hope to remember all their names, I remember a photograph, a poem, a sound, a joke, kind words of encouragement. All is not lost.

The sad truth about bigotry is that most bigots either don't realize that they are bigots, or they convince themselves that their bigotry is perfectly justified.

I appreciated art, long before I could produce it.

A steadfast heart does not stray from the path.

Growth of consciousness does not depend on the might of the intellect but on the conviction of the heart.

It is impossible to be truly artistic without the risk of offending someone somewhere.

Contentment comes from wanting what we need, not needing what we want.