One cannot remember mother and forget God.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

Perseverance guarantees success.

If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Where does one run to escape from feelings?

Emotions embarassed her except when she sang. My dad said that was exactly why she sang.

I don't know any member of Congress who ever said, 'I'm satisfied with the communication that we have from the White House.'

That, sir, depends on whether I embrace your mistress or your politics.

I like to have songs with me that have substance. That's missing from a lot of today's music. You might hear a song with a catchy beat, but what's it about? It's not empowering or helping anyone.

Your life is much more important that you can imagine... it is your first treasure.

Men keep agreements when it is to the advantage of neither to break them.