The course of human life is not determined by drives or environment alone, but by creative self-direction as well.

Fear is the darkroom where negatives are developed.

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

The best moments in our lives are not the passive, receptive, relaxing times… The best moments usually occur if a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.

I don’t like to overthink music—it should flow naturally.