The role of the artist is to ask questions, not answer them.

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You must learn to exist with no religion, no country, no allies. You must learn to live alone in silence.

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I will not take ‘but’ for an answer. ― Langston Hughes

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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. ― Dalai Lama XIV

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I know you have it in you, Guy," Anne said suddenly at the end of a silence, "the capacity to be terribly happy. ― Patricia Highsmith

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silence is the language of god, all else is poor translation.

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When truth is replaced by silence,the silence is a lie.

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Silence is the bluntest of blunt instruments.

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In a world of noise, confusion and conflict it is necessary that there be places of silence, inner discipline and peace. In such places love can blossom.

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