As one old gentleman put it, " Son, I don't care if you're stark nekkid and wear a bone in your nose. If you kin fiddle, you're all right with me. It's the music we make that counts.

Ignorance and power and pride are a deadly mixture, you know.

And sure, I know if you eat this way you'll die. So? If you don't eat this way you're still going to die. Why not die happy?

About winning and losing: It isn't important, what really counts is how you play the game. About playing the game: PLAY TO WIN!

Always trust your fellow man. And always cut the cards. Always trust God. And always build your house on high ground. Always love thy neighbor. And always pick a good neighborhood to live in.

The gift was not large as money goes, and my need was not great, but the spirit of the gift is beyond price and leaves me blessed and in debt.

Everything I need to know... I learned in kindergarten.

Until you have experienced raccoons mating underneath your bedroom at three in the morning, you have missed one of life's sensational moments.

Don't Believe Everything You Think!

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

Children make your life important.

Teaching poetry, teaching as such, is worthy - if back breaking.

The idea that God works in mysterious ways is rubbish. There’s nothing mysterious about his ways. They’re premeditated and slightly conniving, and they place you in an impossible situation.

As an actor, you usually live your life with faith.

I hate pretty. It’s a very empty word. It gives a bad name to beauty.

I am the conscience of all those who knew something - but did nothing.

Those who play with the devil's toys will be brought by degrees to wield his sword.

With America's role in the world, we have the ability to help protect the freedom of religion around the globe.