Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation.

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.

The life we’re given is on a thread, so wear it well.

In this life, you have winners and losers. the more you win, the higher you go.

There's just something you can relate to immediately, even without knowing a woman. It's an inherent thing, an inherent connection. I'm really appreciating it and valuing that.

If you plan cities for cars and traffic, you get cars and traffic. If you plan for people and places, you get people and places.

Anger doesn't win games.

Nonetheless, much has been learned by studying the statistical differences between the various human races.

God's wrath was not just withdrawn. It was spent. Full atonement can it be? Hallelujah, what a Savior!

History, human or geological, represents our hypothesis, couched in terms of past events, devised to explain our present-day observations.

When I'm writing, I write. And then it's as if the muse is convinced that I'm serious and says, 'Okay. Okay. I'll come.'

I like to write my lyrics on clay tablets.