Reason teaches us that what is good is good for something, and that what is good for nothing is not good at all.

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.

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

Among writers, if you don't have a therapist, it's like saying you don't keep a journal or use the thesaurus. It's a natural accompaniment.

If rhyme is a crime, my mic is my co-defendant.

I drink a lot of Diet Coke and belch. I've been known to use the ''f'' word.

Anamorphic doesn't really lend itself to the big shots.

Don't ever discourage someone from trying to better their life and health

Free speech is the cornerstone to every right we have.

I know that I've been guided by God. I am obedient.

I'm much pickier about what I put in my body. I always read labels now, whereas before I didn't even think to.

There are things I admire, for example, about South Korea or Singapore. I admire their history, their development and how intensively they have invested in their people and in technology.

Being dead broke is the Root of all Evil.