I write books to influence people I will never meet. Books increase my audience and my message.

Backstabbers specialize in saying the wrong thing at the wrong time to the wrong person.

You know that you have been stabbed when you feel the deep pain of betrayal.

Backstabbing occurs when a friend agrees with you when the two of you are alone but later sides with your opponents in a social setting.

The higher one’s level of helpfulness to others, the greater wellbeing one will experience.

Do not lose the enthusiasm of your youth.

The Holy Bible is the greatest book.

You cannot step twice into the same river for other waters are continually flowing on.

Barack Obama is incompetent. All he wants to do is campaign, and the last thing he wants to happen is to have Donald Trump terminate Obamacare.

The best armor is to keep out of gunshot.

The life blood streaming thro' my heart, Or my more dear immortal part, Is not more fondly dear.

Whether we write lyrics or craft legislation, sell homes or teach classes, design spaces or open franchises, prayer is a critical part of the creative process. Don’t just brainstorm; praystorm.

I was brought up in many different cultures, moving around all the time, and I find my identity in my songs. I project the identity I want to have throughout the songs that I write.

The hunger and desire to go racing, however, never leaves your blood but the right opportunity has never really come along - until now that is.

People have this idea of me being some kind of monster, and that's the complete opposite of who I am.