Our live experiences, fixed in aphorisms, stiffen into cold epigrams. Our heart's blood, as we write it, turns to mere dull ink.

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

Leadership means firmness, not harshness or bullying; understanding, not weakness; justice, not irresponsible freedom; humaneness, not intolerance; generosity, not selfishness; pride, not egotism.

Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.

America today is running on the momentum of a godly ancestry, and when that momentum runs down, God help America.

The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.

A piece of paper makes you an officer, a radio makes you a commander.

It seems like people get afraid of a certain music if they can't pigeonhole it to their satisfaction... Good music is good music, and that should be enough for anybody.

Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.

I’m floating. I’m flowing. I’m loving, but I’m going.

To those who do not see, we are the enigma of society

I know there isn't anything I can do that will please everybody. But if I have done according to my beliefs, I sleep very very well.

Human hopes and human creeds; have their root in human needs.

I think a lot of fans immediately go, 'ugggh' when they hear that someone is doing a prequel or a remake, they sort of assume the worst sometimes.

Salvation is a work of God to show His glory. That’s why He’s not going to let it fail.

I was a disaster child. I remember I make very often my mother cry.

There are probably five songs in the world that I get excited about when I hear them on the radio.

Every single one of the guys that I've written songs about has been tracked down on MySpace by my fans.

Being from Staten Island and Brooklyn, I'm used to eating pasta and meatballs every single day.