I became something I had no name for in solitude and only later discovered the word for what I was and realized there were others like me.

I am a rare species, not a stereotype.

A president who has incited violence inspires citizens towards hate and violence.

Sometimes failing gives you the opportunity to build a better foundation.

Don’t participate or allow yourself to be dragged into other people’s dramas, complaints, or gossip.

I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.

I see [activists] getting really angry that people won't just do what the evidence tells them, and that's not very helpful. You need to actually think why that is.

Falling, falling, falling, falling down. Look yourself in the eye before you drown.

The self-righteous never apologize.

Weak leaders of churches blame people and circumstances. Breakout church leaders accept responsibility and see God's possibilities in even difficult situations.

Americans will feed anyone that's not close to them.

I can't stand the gossip of celebrities' lives, all the time! Every minute!