Having been adopted, I really have a strong sense- a necessity almost- for stability, a foundation where my family is concerned. [Success] would be meaningless without anyone to share it with.

Children are easily influenced, and I always want to do things I can be proud to show my kids someday.

I don't know why 'happy' can't be a story.

Nashville is one of the greatest places for the best songwriters in the world. It's been fantastic to live there and to raise our family there. It's a great town.

I think beauty comes from within. If you're happy and look at life in the best way you can, even when there are problems, it can make you beautiful on the outside.

Nashville was totally different than I ever dreamed. I had only seen the music business on television and been to a couple of concerts. I had no clue.

I have this strength that comes from knowledge.

Country music is the people's music. It just speaks about real life and about truth and it tells things how they really are.

It's not complicated to embrace life. You just have to make the choice.

A little bit of stage fright, then I'm ready.

It's okay to take time for yourself. We give so much of ourselves to others and we need to be fueled both physically and mentally. If we are in balance, it helps us in all our interactions.

By the time a man gets to be presidential material, he's been bought ten times over.

Light wears out the eyes but does not wear out the soul.

Your death rides a fast camel.

I was born on Delaware Street. We have never desired another home.

Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?

Satire is born of the cities it denounces.

Seek the Lord and give God the opportunity to provide through other means before you take out debt.

I always felt safe and protected. My dad is 6'6" and 280 pounds, so I basically felt protected, and I aspire to have my kids feel the same way.

I have one thing to say to those non-believers. Don't ever underestimate the heart of a champion.

Malice will always find bad motives for good actions. - Shall we therefore never do good?