I always end up working with people that do a really good job, so I'm the only one that I'm worried about disappointing me, not the musicians ever.

We don’t need more ‘What if the mother is going to die’ debated, we need ‘I had an abortion because I was not ready to be a mother. It was my choice and my right. I own it. Back the f@#( up.

If you want to be noticed as a drop of water, why would you move to the ocean?

Country music is completely punk-rock. It's the original punk-rock.

The most tender place in my heart is for strangers. I know it's unkind, but my own blood is much too dangerous.

You're not supposed to totally know what's happening. The songs are supposed to give you clues so you can fill in the blanks.

The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight. The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You.

I would be a huge hypocrite if I didn't tell you that at one time in my life I thought the way that you made music was you got on a major label and you got famous.

Playing in an independent rock band will eventually make you equal parts truck driver, gladiator and mule. Glamour is for those with trust funds.

We shouldn't censor ourselves based on the weak idea of "looking cool." It's such a waste of potential awesomeness.

I grew up with lots of animals and I related more to them than I did to people. I feel a lot of empathy for them.

Courage is being the only only one who knows how terrified you are.

The leader must have both – the courage to take the people to a daring destination and the humility to selflessly serve others on the journey.

You can't bluff an old theologian. Linus

You should expect everything. Not necessarily through the government, the governments are not the only player in [Middle East] region.

On the mountains there is freedom! The world is perfect everywhere, Save where man comes with his torment.

You must leave this world a better place than it would have been if you had not existed.

A baby is an inestimable blessing and bother.

May God give you - and me- the courage, the wisdom, the strength always to hold the kingdom of God as the number one priority of our lives. To do so is to live in simplicity.

May you be blessed with everything your heart desires.

Bind together your spare hours by the cord of some definite purpose.