Everything we see, everything that exists, is part of God.

I was touched by the magic of music. My way to communicate was through my guitar and music.

You have to learn to balance work, family, a personal life; it is a part of life.

I'm not more than a musician that enjoys what he does and a Colombian that dreams and fights for peace in his country.

When I talk about God, I'm not necessarily talking about religion. To me, God is the energy and light that each of us carries.

I always travel with my guitar. I take it myself - with me in my hand. I don't like to send it by cargo because it's dangerous. There is no way I would do that.

I believe love is the most powerful energy we have in this life. Everything is about love.

Singing in Spanish is much more honest, much closer to my roots. For me, Spanish is essential. I still think in Spanish, dream in Spanish. It's the melodies and arrangements that transmit meaning.

You know, violence, I think, knocks on everyone's door.

Praying doesn't mean repeating a prayer.

I come from a very, very Catholic family. We used to pray the rosary every day after dinner.

History will be erased in the universal purgatory.

A moment can change the way you view the world, and the way you view the world will give you more moments.

The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase: if you pursue happiness you'll never find it.

Real tenderness can't be confused, It's quiet and can't be heard.

As you well know, you just can't believe everything you see and hear, can you?

I think it's ridiculous to try to sell records to teenagers, because teenagers don't buy my records. And there ain't that many teenagers out there in the marketplace.

No amount of human willfulness can overcome God's determined love.

The beautiful thing about L.A. is that you have 50 countries in one county. Diversity brings power and muscle.

Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.

Gambling is a disease of barbarians superficially civilized.