“Seek your own answers in life, and not what others dictate to you.”

“You ask how it is possible to be your own father and son. You should seek answers, although it is better to anticipate some, to be the light and dream.”

“Your life is your practice. Your spiritual practice does not occur someplace other than in your life right now, and your life is nowhere other than where you are. You are looking for answers, insight, and wisdom that you already possess. Live the life in front of you, be the life you are, and see what you find out for yourself.”

“Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future. ”

“Be the story teller in your life...never let anyone dictate what you’re about.”

“He sighed. 'Your life is your own,Miss Kingston. We have only one. Don't allow anyone else to dictate to you what you should do with yours.'She blinked and frowned as if she didn't understand what he meant.'It's yours,' he advised softly. 'Don't waste it on petty conventions or conformity. Swim against the tide if you want to.”