One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.

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Without doubt, the most common weakness of all human beings is the habit of leaving their minds open to the negative influence of other people.

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People with ambition don’t give a damn what other people think of them. ― Diane Setterfield

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Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds. — Louisa May Alcott

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I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.

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Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one

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I play an instrument that has four strings, and I'm still trying to get it right. What I've tried to do in the process of playing these four strings is to try and understand the people I meet, the stories they have to tell. And then become an advocate for them and their stories through music.

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We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us. – Joseph Campbell

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People who work hard often work too hard. ... May we learn to honor the hammock, the siesta, the nap and the pause in all its forms.

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Almost seventy years later I remember clearly how the magic of translating the words in books into images enriched my life, breaking the barriers of time and space...

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