Govern wisely, and as little as possible

Do right and risk the consequences.

A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.

Texas can make it without the United States, but the United States cannot make it without Texas

Texas will again lift it's head and stand among the nations. It ought to do so, for no country upon the globe can compare with it in natural advantages.

In the name of the constitution of Texas, which has been trampled upon, I refuse to take this oath. I love Texas too well to bring civil strife and bloodshed upon her.

Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may.

I humble myself before God, and there the list ends.

Texas is the finest portion of the globe that has ever blessed my vision!

I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.

I would give no thought of what the world might say of me, if I could only transmit to posterity the reputation of an honest man.

Holding on to weight (i.e. anger, bitterness, the past, hatred) will not only hold you back, but also block your blessings. You've got to let some things go to move forward.

It is better to experience than to be told.

I love to play smaller crowds with the Rhythm Kings.

You don't like the girl. You don't know what color eyes she has, you don't like her.

It is indeed a radical act of love just to sit down and be quiet for a time by yourself.

My dream is to become a farmer. Just a Bohemian guy pulling up his own sweet potatoes for dinner.

Actors, you know, they're often awkward people in real life.

The worst mistake a leader can make is to mentor no one, choose no successor and leave no legacy.

You put on a pair of Louboutins and the world changes colour.

Affirmations are so easy that some people think they are too simple to be effective.