I have never met an author who was sorry he or she wrote a book. They are only sorry they did not write it sooner.

Bullies are masters at holding others responsible for their misbehavior. Instead of claiming "the devil made me do it", they argue "You made me do it".

Mistakes are the doorway to discovery.

Occasional kindness does not cancel out cruelty. Hitting is never acceptable under any circumstances.

Mistakes are doorways to discovery.

Anyone who consistently makes you feel bad is not helping you get better.

A closed mouth gathers no feet.

If they can't repeat it, they didn't get it.

People don't want information; they want epiphanies.

It's hard to stay on purpose if we don't know what our purpose is.

One sign of an excellent speech? 'Can people repeat something they heard, word for word?'

You have to enjoy life. Always be surrounded by people that you like, people who have a nice conversation. There are so many positive things to think about.

The gifts of God are not to be rejected on account of the channel that brings them.

I miss my friends in public school, but it's kind of a part of something that you have to give up. I'd rather perform than go to public school.

No nation can last which has made a mob of itself, however generous at heart.

I think Americans love success - but hate the people who have it.

Sometimes I can be distracted by the glamour and the fabulousness.

A profound intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain.

Treasure is stored in the ruined places. Do not break the hearts of the poor and heartbroken people

Every great company, brand, career has been built in exactly the same way: bit by bit, step by step, little by little.

There were a couple of companies that wanted to put me with a producer, and I said, "Well, I just produced my last album," and I wasn't about to go backwards.