People don't understand what term "selling out" means. To me selling out means if I were to stop doing this and go work for McDonald's then I would sell out.

I give everybody the benefit of the doubt. Anything you get into, you should research it and figure its roots and try to really be a real strong part of it.

I focus more on the music and my message; I'm not a party type of guy.

I'm not better then anyone because of what I do, who I am and where I come from.

If you really want to be part of something and you have that much passion towards it, you'll know enough to research it and find the history of it; and history is so important, history is everything.

To me, the lyrics mean more then the music, and that's the way it should always be.

We were all anti-Reagan, we were all politically-aware, we were all anti-war and things like that. These days a lot of the newer bands don't even really talk about that sort of stuff anymore.

Happiness means knowing how to limit some needs which only diminish us, and being open to the many different possibilities which life can offer.

I have very poor eyesight, and I can't imagine a world without my glasses or contacts.

Before we can conquer the world, we must first conquer the self.

Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.

We are identifying with what is passing so fear comes. We are trying to make steady and permanent what is by nature impermanent.

There comes a point when things are undeniable and can't be hidden any longer. Even from yourself.

Stick around long enough, you'll get some grace.

Savings is an important tool because it can help the poor deal with the ups and downs of irregular earnings, and help them build reserves for a rainy day.

I hope I dont give music a bad name.

If I'm gonna put a message out there, I want to make sure I stay consistent. I'm up on my game, because I said it. People take your words and they live by them.