Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him.

A heart worth loving is one you understand, even in silence.

The ego hurts you like this: you become obsessed with the one person who does not love you. blind to the rest who do.

Always learn to take responsibility for your actions.

The people I chose to work with me on this album are there because I have a personal relationship with them.

Artists never seem to get bored with life.

We speak of educating our children. Do we know that our children also educate us?

If someone writes a nice review of my record, I feel like I should take them out to dinner or go over and clean their apartment.

If I'm in LA, I'm close to home, and that just brings up all these other things, good and bad. There is a reason why I am not there .

I focus more on the music and my message; I'm not a party type of guy.

You give the money where you want it.