The main thing you got to remember is that everything in the world is a hustle.

In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.

Racism is taught in our society, it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

The way to succeed is never quit. Thats it. But really be humble about it.

Roots is not just a saga of my family. It is the symbolic saga of a people.

Every time an old person dies, it's like a library burning down.

Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.

When you start about family, about lineage and ancestry, you are talking about every person on earth.

When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand.

You have to deal with the fact that your life is your life.

Worrying never solve the issue.Pray your worries away.

It's better to be remembered for what you said, not what you earned.

I come from a family of very devout, praying people. That idea of peace and love toward humanity shouldn't be nationalistic or denominational. It should be a chief concern for all mankind.

A long visit to a friend is often a great bore. Never make people twice glad.

I've been very fortunate as a composer to be involved with projects that have really propelled my scores forward. I'm very proud of it.

There's no shame in enjoying a quiet life. And that's been the realization of the past few years for me.

It is a truism that education is no longer a luxury. Education in this day and age is a necessity.

Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence neither speed up nor slow down add to nor diminish it is an imponderably valuable gift.

Your leadership depends on you. You can only be a great leader when you can lead yourself well first.

Life is fleeting. Don't waste a single moment of your precious life. Wake up now! And now! And now!