Wonder rather than doubt is the root of all knowledge.

What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality.

Man never made any material as resilient as the human spirit.

Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed.

If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.

Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind.

Every heart that has beat strongly and cheerfully has left a hopeful impulse behind it in the world, and bettered the tradition of mankind.

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.

The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free.