I grew. Going outside my comfort zone is a big one for me.

The data is going to indicate sadly that when the Obama administration is over, black people will have lost ground in every single leading economic indicator category.

The choices we make about the lives we live determine the kinds of legacies we leave.

Don't envy someone else's gift. Discover your own.

The storm came. Lives were washed away. Ancient pains resurfaced. Now it is time for a sea of change.

Sometimes rejection in life is really redirection.

I believe if we make black America better, we make all of America better.

We need to elect leaders who understand that leadership is about loving and serving people, not about self-advancement.

Regardless of your race, religion or political affiliation, never hesitate to question those in authority.

Poverty and wealth inequality are a form of instability into the future.

Capitalism is like a child: if you want the child to grow up free and productive, somebody's got to look over the shoulder of that child.

Dominance is only for GOD.

I like to hit the gym early in the morning. I feel better throughout the day when I get in a workout first thing in the morning.

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.

We've always been divided by some of these big political issues. It's fine. As long as we treat each other with respect and remember that ultimately, we're all Americans, we'll be fine.

There art two cardinal sins from which all others spring: Impatience and Laziness.

Actually, the true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection.

Mexican police will round up illegal American migrants surging into Mexico seeking work as field hands.

People always ask about my influences, and they cite a bunch of people I've never heard of

Better use medicines at the outset than at the last moment.

Respect was mingled with surprise, And the stern joy which warriors feel In foemen worthy of their steel.