Don’t rush to rise to fame, lest you will be lashed in shame

Give people room to be what God created them to be, don't force them to fit into your own mold

Masters today, were Starters Yesterday, so begin now.

Don’t expect the world to dish you your wishes, go out and serve yourself.

Today, just take time to smell the roses, enjoy those little things about your life, your family, spouse, friends, job. Forget about the thorns -the pains and problems they cause you - and enjoy life

I’ve learned that no matter how inspired, fired up and motivated you might be, the dark clouds will always set in

Don't build your dreams on the opinions of men but on the promises of God

There are times that all you need is someone who will listen to you without judging you — not telling you what you should have done or should do, but simply, listening to you

Without the rocks, the streams will lose their song

Permit no one to define you by your mistakes or your past

Never let the occasional delays in your life dampen your dreams

What I would not like is to be ignored. I write from the heart. I don't write for me. I write for my readers.

Supermarket automatic doors open for me; therefore, I am.

I am a bike enthusiast; there's a certain amount of romance to bikes. They're both beautiful and utilitarian.

We must make a decision of values.

I love music and I always seem to have a tune in my head.

Anti-democracy...is a virus that exists, and pro-democracy is the antibody to that virus, and I think we have to become vigilant, and we have to stay on top of the issues of democracy and freedom.

Be eager in your desires but humbly patient in their accomplishment.

A philosophy may explain difficult things, but has no power to change them. The gospel, the story of Jesus' life, promises change.

Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds.

Common sense is both more rare and more desirable in leaders than mere intelligence.