When you put your arms around me, You let me know there's nothing in this world I can't do

Everyday I see a little more of my father in me.

I don't want to impress, I want to inspire.

From the cradle to the grave, temptations all around. But no matter how good the fix, its gonna take you down.

It took a while for her to figure out she could run but when she did she was long gone, Long gone.

I think the industry is oblivious to the fact that most people listen to all kinds of stuff. I personally don't know of anyone who listens to only one genre of music. It's vanity because no one does.

You changed my life. You changed my ways. I don't even recognize myself these days. It must be a reflection of you, only you.

Since I was a kid I just wanted to be in Nashville.

I think it took me a while to convince Nashville that what I do is genuine and my heart's in the right place, and I love country music.

If it's a real dream it's uncrushable.

Life is about holding on and letting go.

I seem to know a lot about myself, but can’t tell who I am.

Stop regretting and let your mistakes and failures be your greatest teachers in life. Wisdom can only come from living and learning.

He is not concerned about making you blessed and happy right now, but He’s continually working out His ultimate perfection for you...

No one can take the power within you.

The problem with a lot people is, they are more concerned about their image than they are about their reputation. It should be the other way around.

For me, good films and good books are irreducible to a lesson. You can't just kind of translate them into one statement. On the contrary, the more you do that, the less wisdom in art there is.

To have begun is half the job; be bold and be sensible.

You do what you can with what you have. You have to work the edges whatever they are. The main thing is keeping your integrity.

If you don't read for pleasure, you'll lose your edge as a writer.

There is nothing for you to take away from this world. You have come to give.