"It is a profound truth that strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The finest works of art are precious, among other reasons, because they make it possible for us to know, if only imperfectly and for a little while, what it actually feels like to think subtly and feel nobly."

"A bad book is as much of a labor to write as a good one, it comes as sincerely from the author's soul."

"It is a profound truth that the test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I spent all my time on my movies worried that people were eating and that the schedule was being kept, so to have experts in those areas giving me the brain space as a writer and director is huge."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that kindness can heal wounds that time cannot."

"It is a timeless truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides."

"I turned to music originally because of my past and needing a release or an outlet to get out anger or frustration or hurt."