Music is the language of the soul, and it has the power to touch hearts in ways words alone cannot.

We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.

A book can be a friend, a teacher, and a doorway to another world.

"The act of writing is an act of rebellion against the ephemeral nature of existence."

I always try to stay calm under pressure.

The true discovery of America is before us. The true fulfillment of our spirit, of our people, of our mighty and immortal land, is yet to come.