"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"We do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"It is a steadfast truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I actually may do a musical next year... not one that I've written one that I may star in. Plus my concert and other people's work and all of a sudden you've got a very full life."

"Do not keep on with a mockery of friendship after the substance is gone - but part, while you can part friends. Bury the carcass of friendship: it is not worth embalming."

"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known."

"What does it mean to pre-board? Do you get on before you get on?"