Pain reminds us that we are alive and breathing, that we still have the strength within to fight

Until you try to fly, you will never know how high you can soar.

Do not judge me for the many things I do, but rather judge yourself for that which you do not.

It is our thoughts, actions and reactions that manifest our future.

My greatness shall never be measured by my actions or accomplishments, but rather by those of my son's guided by my teachings.

All the higher values in life get redefined on a regular basis for good

Facing poverty is better than living in poverty and by facing poverty you can overcome it at one point.

It is impossible to love a second time what we have really ceased to love.

My family is full of musicians, and a couple of times a year we get together and jam at my cousin's studio. We improvise and have a great time.

The Bible shows the clear statement of God's purposes concerning the earth, and man once made its prince. Its opening chapters show that it was intended for man's instruction.

You cannot merely expect culture to be a natural occurrence; it has to be taught and made a part of your everyday routine.

A great deal more is known than has been proved.

I think the show has sort of given me a name in this business and allowed a lot of people the opportunity to see what I can do, and it's just sort of like a sweet starting point.

I knew all along that the prize I had set my life on was not worth the winning.