I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.

All saints give testimony to the truth that without real effort, no one ever wins the crown.

Inner peace is impossible without patience. Wisdom requires patience. Spiritual growth implies the mastery of patience. Patience allows the unfolding of destiny to proceed at its won unhurried pace.

Today I am leading because yesterday I was reading.

Life cannot find reasons to sustain it, cannot be a source of decent mutual regard, unless each of us resolves to breathe such qualities into it.

The fact that everyone is doing something does not mean that’s the right things.

I didn’t look back, but I knew you were still watching. It probably sounds weird, but I could just feel it. The hairs on my neck bristled when you blinked.

Sometimes in life, it has to be enough to be proud of yourself, even if no one else notices.

It doesn't matter what anybody thinks of what I do. The clock doesn't lie.

Precautions are always blamed. When successful they are said to be unnecessary.

I only write about stuff I know. I don't have a lot of experience with boys and stuff so I write a lot of songs about interesting and strange subjects that people wouldn't write songs about.

I didn't go out on one date in high school. I played guitar and sang and wrote my own music and poetry and stuff when I was a teenager.