Art is about building a new foundation, not just laying something on top of what's already there.

When everyone recognizes Jehovah's name, then everyone will be happy because everyone will know what to do and how to do it.

Every day I feel is a blessing from God. And I consider it a new beginning. Yeah, everything is beautiful.

When a man opens a car door for his wife, it's either a new car or a new wife.

I have written a song that says: If you ever lose someone dear to you, never say the words, "They're gone," and they'll come back.

Compassion is an action word with no boundaries.

But life is just a party, and parties weren't meant to last.

There's always a rainbow at the end of every rain.

Real music lovers are actually my favourite kind of people because they like to know, rather than just be told what to think.

A strong spirit transcends rules.

Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people.

To know how to suggest is the art of teaching.

Music shortens the distance between all people.

You think you KNOW when you learn, are more sure when you can write, even more when you can teach, but certain when you can program.

Eat that frog! If you have to eat 3 frogs, eat the biggest and uggliest one first.

We will be just as ruthless as any of our targets. We will go for the throat.

These aren't joyous times when we have war in Iraq. These are challenging times, and they're difficult times, and they're straining the psyche of our country. I understand that.

My Lord, what love is this that pays so dearly. That I, the guilty one, may go free!

Can we reach biosphere consciousness and global empathy in time to avert planetary collapse?

I would consider myself an inventor at heart, or reinventor.

[On Elizabeth Barrett Browning:] Her sweetness of character is even beyond her genius.