The last thing I ever want to do is disappoint my parents. If something ever happened to one of my parents, I'd want them to go knowing I made them proud.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.

I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

Anyone that hates on you is always below you, because they're just jealous of what you have.

If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Always look forward and try to push pass the negativity. I think everyone's beautiful and they deserve to be happy no matter what.

The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk.

You can't blame me for who I am.

Remember that only God can judge us; forget the haters, because Somebody loves you.

It is important to ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and what purpose it serves in the big picture.

Our big mistake was teaching them to read. We won't do that again.

As soon as any man says of the affairs of the State "What does it matter to me?" the State may be given up for lost.

One hires lawyers as on hires plumbers, because one wants to keep one's hands off the beastly drains.

The most beautiful as well as the most ugly inclinations of man are not part of a fixed biologically given human nature, but result from the social process which creates man.

Do not start a story unless you have an ending in mind. You can change the story's ending if you wish, but you should always have a destination.

Each of us should make the most of our lives. We should give life our best-let us use our lives more wisely to chase our dreams, find our true purpose, and be as happy and successful as possible.

I learn something from criticism because when it comes from sources you respect you always examine it and learn.

Be not the slave of your own past - plunge into the sublime seas, dive deep, and swim far.

I met some friends in the end of 10th, beginning of 11th, who were in the popular group so I finished off high school in that group and got to see both sides

If you have passion for what you want to do and that's what you want to do, you've just got to bust your balls and go for it if you want to play music.