Do not make the mistake of treating your dogs like humans or they will treat you like dogs.
In the measurement world, we set a goal and strive to achieve it. In the universe of possibility, we set the context and let life unfold.
The conductor of an orchestra doesn’t make a sound. He depends, for his power, on his ability to make other people powerful.
My job [is] to awaken possibility in other people. If their eyes are shining, you know you're doing it. If they're not shining you get to ask this question: "Who am I being that my children's eyes are not shining?"
I have a definition of success. For me it's very simple. It's not about wealth and fame and power. It's about how many shining eyes I have around me.
Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting that you may not understand how or why.
When you make a mistake, throw your hands in the air and say "How fascinating!"
There's prejudice everywhere. I don't think the music industry is as bad as the movie industry. But I have taken a few hits over the years for my sexuality, and for being honest about my life. In the end, it's the music that rules the roost.
I want to go up to the closest white person and say: 'You can't understand this, it's a black thing' and then slap him, just for my mental health.
Motherhood is, after all, woman's great and incomparable work.
The amount of psychology which is necessary to all teachers need not be very great.