Arts is just as important as military defense, you know? Emotional defense is just as important.

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

I do, I’m afraid, understand books far more readily than I understand people. Books are so easy to get along with.

Abundance in life is achieved only when we tear down walls and fill our lives with light.

But successful investors tend to be not too self-destructive. They tend to be patient, they tend not to follow the crowd, and they tend not to be too guilty about winning.

He who does not long to know more of Christ, knows nothing of him yet.

If Mozart had power tools, there's no telling how great his music might have been.

You must stand as guard at the door of your own mind and choose to be positive.

I'm an actress who likes a strong, communicative director.

Kissing is what humans do when words have reached a place they can't escape from.

Stay hungry, remain humble and get better today.

People always tell me I should run for president, but I don't think they'd give me enough time off to make my films.