A closed fist cannot give. How can one give when the fist is closed? Yet, most people approach relationships with a closed heart. How can one give love when the heart is closed?

— Val Uchendu

All art forms possess liberty beyond space and time, yet grounded by urgency of now, and a breath of truth.

— Val Uchendu

An artist must take comfort that there's no satisfaction whatsoever with one's creation, just a dissatisfaction that keeps one a step away from sliding into mediocrity.

— Val Uchendu

Anyone can conquer anything, but the conquest of self frees the ego, and rewards one with limitless boundaries

— Val Uchendu

As I watched the sun began its daily routine, casting golden hue and illuminating cities, I wondered, “what an exemplary way to start my daily routine?

— Val Uchendu

Believe in miracles as if there's no work, but work as if there are no miracles. When miracles and hard work come together success is certain.

— Val Uchendu

Celebrate differences, give love, and more love. Anything short is a rigidity that cuts both ways and spawns odium and ire

— Val Uchendu

Cherish simple things such as family, friends and love, because great things appear simple from far away. Place your simple things in the best light; there's enough sunshine for all of them

— Val Uchendu

Cold feet under a warm blanket, steam over an empty mug--rain splatters on dry window pane--open journals of closed memories... tears of laughter and joy of pain... schmaltz of diametric morning.

— Val Uchendu

Creativity can turn into an avalanche or the tempest, but can also flow like a meandering tributary to same destination

— Val Uchendu