The sweetest apples are eaten first.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

I looked him in the eye. “I will always love you.” Then I plunged the stake into his chest.

I can do it, yes I can." from "You can do it, yes you can." Think Tank Ink for Scriptwriters.

It is only in Washington where many still have a lingering animosity for the political parties. My friends, we need to get over it.

Some of the guys when they play, they try to keep it reality. Nah, I need the best everything.

One of your tasks is to separate the 'personal' from the 'substantive.' The two can become confused, especially if someone rubs the President wrong.

I'm a family guy. A lot of my songs are inspired by my kids. Simple relationships. Watching them grow up, watching them share experiences with me and vice versa.

Don't idolize anyone if you can. You know, be inspired by people, certainly, but don't idolize people... Because they'll let you down.

Who am I, why am I here? Forget the question, someone give me another beer.

I live my life in gratitude.

I ask questions, and a large part of my life has been spent asking questions of Ken Livingstone.