it is amazing how all our paths of rebellion tend to lead us straight back home.

It is true that no one can harm the person who wears armor. But no one can help him either.

Everyone of us is a wonder. Everyone of us has a story.

First it is necessary to stand on your own two feet. But the minute a man finds himself in that position, the next thing he should do is reach out his arms.

...one of my motivating forces has been to recreate the world I know into a world I wish I could be in. Hence my optimism and happy endings.

The boys think they can all be athletes, and the girls think they can all be singers. That's the way to fame and success. ...as a group blacks must give up their illusions.

The most amazing thing about little children ... was their fantastic adaptability.

I sometimes think humor and satire are more effective techniques for expressing social statements than direct comment.

Writing is harder than anything else; at least starting to write is.

When you get up in the morning, you merely put on your clothes. When a colored man gets up in the morning, he puts on his armor.

I marvel at the many ways we, as black people, bend but do not break.

Nobody minded what you did in bed or what you said about God, a very civilized attitude in 1948.

We should always pray with as much earnestness as those who expect everything from God; we should always act with as much energy as those who expect everything from themselves.

There is no way to reach your fullest potential if you don't really find the love of yourself.

If you say three things, you don't say anything.

The art of politics is learning to walk with your back to the wall, your elbows high, and a smile on your face. It's a survival game played under the glare of lights.

If you choose to be looking for something, you'd better be ready for whatever it is you are find. Because it may not be what you've been expecting.

I work with companies like Audiostiles to put together mixes for my restaurants. I even created a soundtrack for my television show.

I have this soft spot for have-nots. So, I was really inclined to portray their pain and pathos in 'Highway.'

I'm a very nice guy, but don't mistake my kindness for weakness.

He could be dominant - if he played in the WNBA.