I’ve been collecting wise words for years and have gathered some of my favorites in a new little book called Seminar in a Sentence. You’ll find insights about the creative spirit, getting inspired, the problem with problems, taking risks, beginnings, the entrepreneurial spirit—and more.

While you won’t find any worn-out platitudes here, you may discover the right words at the right time on these pages. Some of them could become a new mantra; others can enlighten.