Patriotism is merely a religion-love of country, worship of country, devotion to the country's flag and honor and welfare.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

Never regret anything that made you smile.

All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.

There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.

Don't hate me for being different.Just be thankful I'm not you.

As soon as white folks say a play's good, the theater is jammed with blacks and whites.

A lot of photography is making records of people, as objects, friends. It's like organizing a wardrobe - in terms of size etc.

You have to focus on the process. You cannot be glued to the results.

What's the whole point of being pretty on the outside when you're so ugly on the inside?

Music is about people for me. It's not about sounds. It's about people; it's about putting people into challenging situations. And for me, challenges are opportunities.

Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.

Conclusions are ignorance arrested on the path to less ignorance.

Everyone thinks I'm some big drug addict and loser because of the parts I play - quite the opposite. I decided to be a winner.