We're going to make that Lone Star shine again.

I even went so far as to become a Southern Baptist for a while, until I realized that they didn't hold 'em under long enough.

Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.

I admit I was drinking a Guinness... but I did not swallow.

And I think musicians can better run this state than politicians. And, hell, beauticians can better run the state than politicians.

Musicians can run this state better than politicians. We won't get a lot done in the mornings, but we'll work late and be honest.

Poly means more than one, and ticks are bloodsucking parasites.

Well, I just said that Jesus and I were both Jewish and that neither of us ever had a job, we never had a home, we never married and we traveled around the countryside irritating people.

I just want Texas to be number one in something other than executions, toll roads and property taxes.

When a stray animal crosses your path, it may be as close to God as you're going to get in this lifetime.

People may surprise you with unexpected kindness. Dogs have a depth of loyalty that often we seem unworthy of. But the love of a cat is a blessing, a privilege in this world.

If I was going to act irresponsibly, the least I could do was be responsible for it.

I wouldn't be comfortable, but at least I'd have marginal protection against pointy steel objects that went stab in the night.

Activity is not output.

When is a revival needed? When carelessness and unconcern keep the people asleep.

Sometimes you don't get but one mistake, if the one you pick is bad enough.

It was a Monday and they walked on a tightrope to the sun.

I have never been one for the over-the-top.

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing - it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.

I am neither a Bengali nor am I from Delhi's St Stephen's. I am an Allahabad boy.

If you listen too much to doubts you're totally lost.