Learn to be your own best friend first then you will find true happiness, because happiness is from within.

It is wise to admit one's wrongs because it creates room for correction.

I will always appreciate those who made me go through rough times because without those, I wouldn't have the wisdom and power that lies within me now.

I understand why King Solomon asked for wisdom from God. For wisdom is like oil to a lamp, what would be the essence of having a lamp without oil in darkness?.

Never stop dreaming, wake up and chase your dreams.

Right now I may not have it all, but I know my future is bright because as long as I live there is hope for my situation.

Never underestimate the power of Faith because when nothing seems possible, Faith makes it possible.

Never let fear control you, let faith take control.

Faith is when you choose to trust the Lord, even when there's a lot at stake.

Trials are a measure of your faith, so be courageous when going through trials in life.

Never underestimate the power of Faith because when nothing seems impossible, Faith makes it possible.

Were you lying?""I never lie, " he said piously. "About what?""The sand, the snake."For a young man who never lied, he seemed surprisingly unoffended by the question.

Democracy isn't solely about polite conversations in parliaments. It needs to be continually refreshed with raw passions, anger and ideals.

At any one time language is a kaleidoscope of styles, genres and dialects.

War is the ultimate reality-based horror show.

Being a comedian is like being a con man. You have to make 'em like you before you can fool 'em.

The human understanding is no dry light, but receives an infusion from the will and affections... What a man had rather were true he more readily believes.

Well, I think writing is basically about time and rhythm. Like with jazz. You have your basic melody and then you just riff off of it. And the riffs are about timing.

Sometimes success needs interruption to regain focus and shake off complacency.

I've been so lucky that there's been such an intense and positive response to the line. It's one of the craziest things.

Just watching Robert De Niro was all the words of wisdom I really needed.