The purpose of music is to sober and quiet the mind, thus making it susceptible to divine influences.

Freedom is the greatest fruit of self-sufficiency.

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

The true measure of our success in grain production lies not in the yield alone, but in how we balance productivity with environmental stewardship.

I don't do easy. I make things happen.

我认为最重要的是始终保持谦逊并继续努力工作。

I always try to push the boundaries and explore new ways of storytelling.

A well-educated black has a tremendous advantage over a well-educated white in terms of the job market. I think sometimes a black may think they don't have an advantage or this and that... I've said on one occasion, even about myself, if I were starting off today, I would love to be a well-educated black, because I believe they do have an actual advantage.