It's not that serious I never put that much thought into us It wasn't that I loved you I was curious
Don't wait until people are dead to give them flowers.
We become what we repeatedly do.
Isn't it kind of silly to think that tearing someone else down builds you up?
I like how Mother Teresa put it: "Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile. " If you approach life this way, always looking for ways to build instead of to tear down, you'll be amazed at how much happiness you can give to others and find for yourself
One of the few things that can't be recycled is wasted time.
We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.
This story is true. Of course, there are many lies therein and most of it did not happen, but it's all true. In that sense it is deeply religious, perhaps even biblical.
Be yourself, don't take anything from anyone, and never let them take you alive.
One of the most obvious aspects of the music to people who know jazz is: How does it feel in the swing? These are things that are very subtle and that jazz musician appreciate in a particular way. I appreciate the way Tommy Flanagan swings, the way that Barry Harris swings, the great pulse that Hank Jones and Bill Evans have - end every one of them is different.
Every one disguising the truth from a man who has a right to the truth is wrong, and ought not to be encouraged.