“Don't judge those who try and fail. Judge only those who fail to try.”

“You can't hire someone to practice for you.”

“Life doesn't come with an instruction book; that's why we have fathers.”

“It's true; once you are a father, there's no turning back. Your heart strings as well as your purse strings are never again the same.”

“Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.”

“Five great enemies of peace inhabit us: avarice, ambition, envy, anger and pride.”

“The core of the seen and unseen universe smiles, but remember smiles come best from those who weep. Lightning, then the rain-laughter.”

“When your love contracts in anger, the atmosphere itself feels threatening. But when you’re expansive, no matter what the weather, you’re in an open, windy field with friends.”