We must not let our passions destroy our dreams.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

One will bother you only if you have a karmic account with him. No one can bother you without your signature (karmic cause). All this is due solely to your signature.

God began by revelation to build a bridge between Himself and people.

But when reality was hopeless, fantasy became more and more necessary.

He will protect me if it is his will. It is not up to me whether I live or die. Either way, Heaven is what'll wait for me - the light at the end of the tunnel.

The basis of insincerity is the idealized image we hold of ourselves and wish to impose on others.

If the dead can't rest in peace, how on Earth can the living?

We don't grow unless we take risks. Any successful company is riddled with failures.

The world is woman's book. [Fr., Le monde est le livre des femmes.]

At 57, to have a No. 1 album, I wasn't expecting it.

Ultimately, no man or woman is happy unless they have found a way to contribute beyond themselves.