Everyone in my family was a very serious worker, always with a determination to provide for each other.

If you constantly dwell on the past that's where you end up living.

I've always been very hopeful but I also know that as long as you've got a good work ethic, almost anything is achievable and I learned that in the armed forces.

I like to live life in an understated way because that's who I am - an ordinary guy who has experienced an extraordinary journey.

After I was injured, I had several good examples of "Get on with it, stop whinging and life can be what you make it," because the world doesn't stop turning when you have a boo-boo.

When I bought out my first autobiography I received the biggest tax bill of my life.

I prefer cash but so many places only take cards these days, it forces you down a line and I don't like that.

Recovery is a bit like an addiction; you take it day by day. If you set yourself too many goalposts, you'll have problems.

When I get angry, I start thinking about the people involved and they don't deserve my time.

I've had well-paid jobs, but in comparison to what footballers earn, I've not earned serious money.

Becoming a public figure gave me a platform to help people.

If you want things to change, then you have to change them.

God exists. He has one wicked since of humor, and right now he’s having a grand old time punking the planet.

The leader is one who mobilizes others toward a goal shared by leaders and followers... Leaders, followers and goals make up the three equally necessary supports for leadership.

The way to get the mind of God, is seek to know the heart of God!

You and I are not allowed to tell Him how much He can hate it (sin).

If we constantly focus on the stones in our mortal path, we will almost surely miss the beautiful flower or cool stream provided by a loving Father who outlined our journey.

Just because there's tarnish on the copper, doesn't mean there's not a shine beneath.

Make women rational creatures, and free citizens, and they will quickly become good wives; - that is, if men do not neglect the duties of husbands and fathers.

Dialogue is not always the best way to show emotion, to show your thought process, or to reveal yourself, as a character.

Dare to turn life on its end, and you may find that topsy-turvy is a truer perspective than turvy-topsy.