If you want to discover the true character of a person, you have only to observe what they are passionate about.

He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.

If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.

There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it.

A true gentleman is one that apologizes anyways, even though he has not offended a lady intentionally. He is in a class all of his own because he knows the value of a woman's heart.

A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.

The most confused you will ever get is when you try to convince your heart and spirit of something your mind knows is a lie.

When you loved someone and had to let them go, there will always be that small part of yourself that whispers, "What was it that you wanted and why didn't you fight for it?

The most introspective of souls are often those that have been hurt the most.

When someone you love says goodbye you can stare long and hard at the door they closed and forget to see all the doors God has open in front of you.

If he can't handle you at your worst then he does not deserve you at your best. Real love means seeing beyond the words spoken out of pain, and instead seeing a person's soul.

No amount of blessings can benefit you if you don’t take the first step

It is time to get strengthened in faith and know that the blessings of God are stronger than the devil’s attack

When we return continually to the present moment and our centered awareness within it, we remember we are eternally connected to the Supreme Source that lives within us.

Turn to your neighbor and tell him, 'Neighbor, God is good and everything He does is perfect.

More tears are shed over answered prayers than unanswered ones.

From 143rd Street in Harlem to the center court at Wimbledon is about as far as one can travel.

I'm a monster, not a moron.

I realized that this story [Shelter] is all about family, family loss, and how it influences you day to day life.

From today, painting is dead.

I can't remember ever having a tragic demeanor. Although my life was tragedy.