Education will equip you to do something worthwhile in the great world of opportunity that lies ahead.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

Politkovskaya was a known critic of the administration. For this reason, one cannot rule out the possibility that someone would want to blame the government for the murder.

I get more choices of things, projects, which is a blessing and a curse. I can only do one at a time. Sometimes you don't know which way to go.

You don't need any brains to listen to music.

I have fun making films. I love making films. It's the only thing I know how to do. And I do it well.

Though life is made up of mere bubbles 'tis better than many have, for while we've a whole lot of troubles the most of them never occur.

The difference between the dinosaurs and us is that we have a space program and we can vote...

An artist's work is a synthesis of much more than the work of other creators.

I love cats. I've had cats as pets.

Make your melodies simple enough so that the average person can hum them.

The brick of my life is music, but the mortar is faith.