Losing will not always amount to a loss, sometimes you have to lose those toxic relationships and bad habits to create a space for better things.

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.

I want you to be careful in this world. My heart is wrapped up in you.

What? No defense? Any student of mine must be able to defend his ideas against an attack. No matter how you spend your life, your wit will defend you more often than a sword. Keep it sharp!

Wrong way to think about it. Don't try to figure it out all at once.

There are many things in my life that I wish I could take back. Many moments I would recast.

I love 'Breathe' with Taylor (Swift) but I've been performing 'Lucky' with Jason (MRaz) all over the world in the past year so I'm glad that's what won.

I believe that it is my job not only to write books but to have them published. A book is like a child. You have to defend the life of a child.

Isn't it amazing what scientists can accomplish when no one makes them stop?

Some people, it [songwriting] comes faster. Some people, it comes slower.

Bad directors will tell you they absolutely know how to do it, and how it has to happen; there's this insecurity that leads them to feeling like they have to control everything.

I want to see and taste and experience it all, I am curious by nature. I would actually really love to go to New Zealand.