"Be like the sun for grace and mercy. Be like the night to cover others' faults. Be like running water for generosity. Be like death for rage and anger. Be like the earth for modesty. Appear as you are…"

"Forget safety. Live where you fear to live. Destroy your reputation. Be notorious."

"You are a volume of hidden pages. Open yourself and read."

"I want to sing like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think."

"There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground; there are a thousand ways to go home again."