The more I learn about life and people, the more I realise that everyone has a story and everyone’s story is the biggest in their own mind.” - Laylla Jonson

Just like a butterfly, I had sprung from my cocoon for the first time. For my risk, I was rewarded with Jacob Bennett." - Laylla Jonson (Beneath the Blossom Tree)

You've already decided what you're going to do, and all that's left is to set the wheels in motion. I mean, it's your life. Basically, you gotta go with what you think is right.

In America, black is a country.

Any man who concentrates his energies totally on one passion is, by definition, someone who hurts the people close to him.

I continue to believe when I said in Hanover, that the E.U. remains one of the world's great political and economic achievements, and that those achievements should not be taken for granted.

Prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all of our doings, as we express heartfelt gratitude, and as we pray for others.

Getting picked gives you half that confidence, or 50 per cent of it

Why is it important for you to know the real God? Because your identity is found in Him.

I have that language and that set of skills to step out of the way and make music the priority.

I’ve had all the monstrosity I want.

If your letters are as long as the bible, they will appear short to me. Only let them be brim full of affection.