To secure the greatest amount of pleasure with the least possible outlay should be the aim of all economic effort.

Without that sense of security which property gives, the land would still be uncultivated.

We are defined as artists by the pull of our hearts, not the creation of our hands.

Black culture has been a huge influence in my life.

To the extent that we can shine a light on the bad things being done, that's going to have a positive impact.

If I took it away, no doubt I'd find a morningstar hidden under your pillow within a fortnight. Try not to stab your sister, whatever the provocation.

Historically, means cannot be separated from ends.

The truth is I want to make music that people enjoy.

If you're a strong female, you don't need permission.

The trees, the flowers, the plants grow in silence. The stars, the sun, the moon move in silence. Silence gives us a new perspective.

Freedom is not the ability to do anything we want, whenever we want. Rather, FREEDOM is the ability to live responsibly the truth of our relationship with God and with one another.

In your darkest times there's always room for a little light.