The history of persecution is a history of endeavors to cheat nature, to make water run up hill, to twist a rope of sand.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

A man's growth is seen in the successive choirs of his friends.

When a man is pushed, tormented, defeated, he has a chance to learn something.

Beauty without expression tires.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.

Life Is a Journey, Not a Destination.

Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

I believe there are only three businesses: my business, other people's business, and God's business.

The book-learned preacher who carries the badge of authority, is by no means religious.

I have enjoyed writing songs for so long... it felt like in order to make music that I could relate to myself, I would have to be a part of the writing process.

The park grass looked greener, the park benches looked better and the flowers were trying harder.

Above any commercial success one might enjoy, one's reputation for honesty is the most important thing

I've been in love before, every love-relationship is tough and it has its challenges.

My priorities? The environment, the environment, the environment.

‎Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

Passion gives me emotional strength... Passion means power!

Live like your always trying to impress someone