When you're over the hill, that's when you pick up speed.

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

And it was knowing that I could still be ... still be afraid of everyhting, but not letting fear stop me from living

Life is neither a party nor pain. But a prayer.

If every citizen should recite their national anthem daily, you will develop love to serve your country better.

Every act intends some good.

My Daddy liked physical fitness and wanted me to be a prizefighter.

how much better to make no vow; then at least when the cord of attraction snaps, we can go free, still defying the lightning in our untarnished pride.

When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time that is behind the work.

Don’t start a business. Find a problem, Solve a problem, The business comes second.

For now, I'm just going to keep doing the work and hope I don't get fired. If people want to put me up on their walls, I'll love it.

A book is a fragile creature. It suffers the wear of time, it fears rodents, the elements, clumsy hands.