Music is not like sports, where you can go and do a hundred reps in a gym and come out and be all buffed up.

Your body's just a vehicle, transporting the soul. It's what's inside of people, is beauty to behold.

The victory's found in truth, like innocence found in youth Self defeat is your own dispute

Did you know the pen is stronger than the knife: they can kill you once but they can't kill you twice.

The average man can't prove most of the things that he chooses to speak of, and still won't research and find out the root of the truth that you seek of

Everyone is related to Africa; everyone comes from Africa. We are all distant relatives.

My father has been a voice of encouragement in times of desperation for so many people. But he died when I was so young that, for me, his music has been a way for me to get to know him better.

Poverty breeds a lot of things. When people are desperate and trying to survive, they do drastic things.

We take for granted electricity, water, even concerts. Count your blessings.

Did you know that I exist before the earth and did you know my eyes are windows to the world.

Fear not of evil.. Everyday dem flesh it grow old Changes of the time take the toll.

To become more like Jesus we must understand that the only growth we can be in charge of is our own.

Say it with flowers.

Ye have not chosen me but I have chosen you.

Do not ask God the way to heaven; He will show you the hardest way.

Our mind is the most valuable possession that we have. The quality of our lives is, and will be, a reflection of how well we develop, train, and utilize this precious gift.

All that matters is, how big do you want to dream, and how hard do you want to work?

When you have nothing to say, say nothing; a weak defense strengthens your opponent, and silence is less injurious than a bad reply.

All My Children' taught me a great work ethic; you work so hard on a soap opera!

Heav'nly love shall outdoo Hellish hate

Beauty is a very handy thing to have, especially for a woman who ain't handsome.