My mom is always telling me it takes a long time to get to the top, but a short time to get to the bottom.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.

I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

Anyone that hates on you is always below you, because they're just jealous of what you have.

If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Always look forward and try to push pass the negativity. I think everyone's beautiful and they deserve to be happy no matter what.

The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk.

You can't blame me for who I am.

Remember that only God can judge us; forget the haters, because Somebody loves you.

It is important to ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and what purpose it serves in the big picture.

Oh, miss Haversham said I, there have been sore mistakes and my life has been a blind and thankless one, and I want forgiveness and direction far too much to be bitter with you.

Power is the great aphrodisiac.

Democracy cannot be imposed on any nation from the outside. Each society must search for its own path, and no path is perfect.

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

I'm hungrier than those other guys out there. Every rebound is a personal challenge.

Discipline yourself so others won't have to.

Life is a promise; fulfill it.

Crows are incredibly smart. They can be taught five things on the drop.

Find people who are competent and really bright, but more importantly, people who care exactly about the same things you care about.

A lot of people think that punk rock musicians don't know what they're doing.