Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

There are certain moments in life of open-minded people...which really make them hard not to believe in the existence of heaven.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.

Everyone thinks they're going to write one book of poems or one novel.

What I think is that we in the church - and especially I as an Archbishop - I'm responsible for maintaining our rules, and making sure we hold to unity in the Body of Christ.

Country music and just music in general really lost a great friend today.

The world changes, and all that once was strong now proves unsure.

Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. That's what Jesus would do.

I think it'd be great if Prince made an album of just romantic, slow ballads.

People love being around those who serve them.

Well, we're all a little hostile every now and then, some of us are able to sublimate, others of us can't adjust. You know how it is.