There is a very real relationship, both quantitatively and qualitatively, between what you contribute and what you get our of this world.

All the sounds of the earth are like music

Who can explain it? Who can tell you why? Fools give you reasons; Wise men never try

I know the world is filled with troubles and many injustices. But reality is as beautiful as it is ugly. I think it is just as important to sing about beautiful mornings as it is to talk about slums. I just couldn't write anything without hope in it.

A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it A song's not a song 'til you sing it Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay Love isn't love 'til you give it away!

Do you love me because I'm beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love me?