Try to take your vision and ego as far away from the song as possible. Give as much respect as you can to the song and the initial inspiration.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

The pursuit and preservation of purity can drive prejudice and hate. Many crimes against humanity have been committed in its name. Purity is best applied to water.

Don't eat till you're full, eat till you're tired.

The world is not run by thought, nor by imagination, but by opinion.

America, how can I write a holy litany in your silly mood?

If you play an instrument, it makes you a better singer. The more you play, the better you sing, the more you sing, the better you play.

Sing it not in mournful numbers.

Successful couples love each other with complete devotion

Well, I like to write poetry. I'm a published poet.

Be conscious first of thyself within, then think and act.

Where did they get those screams, Katniss?