“Really listening and suspending one’s own judgment is necessary in order to understand other people on their own terms… This is a process that requires trust and builds trust.”

“An idea isn’t worth that much. It’s the execution of the idea that has value. If you can’t convince one other person that this is something to devote your life to, then it’s not worth it.”

“Then give to the world the best you have. And the best will come back to you.”

“Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.”

“There’s only so much you can do, but if somebody doesn’t give you a chance there is nothing you can do.”

“I dream, therefore I become.”

“Anything that has real and lasting value is always a gift from within.”

“It is impossible to go through life without trust: That is to be imprisoned in the worst cell of all, oneself.”

“I know of only one bird – the parrot – that talks; and it can’t fly very high.”

“Painting in watercolor is like walking a tight-rope; one must achieve a perfect balance between what the paint wants to do and what the artist wants to do, or all is lost.”