You know, one thing I've learned in my time on this earth Be careful what you wish for.

There are three signs of a hypocrite: when he speaks he speaks lies, when he makes a promise he breaks it, and when he is trusted he betrays his trust.

Love of self comes first. The one who loves everybody is the one who does not love anyone.

Accept your place in the sun as it was originally before the creation of this world... The black man is the first and last, maker and owner of the universe.

Knowledge of one's identity, one's self, community, nation, religion, and God, is the true meaning of resurrection, while ignorance of it signifies hell.

Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave

Whoever knows himself knows God.

Accept your own and be yourself!

No nation respects a beggar.

Asking good questions is half of learning.

The search of knowledge is an obligation laid on every Muslim.

Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits.

My boyfriend's an idiot, " I say as soon as he lurches

It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.'

I'm not so much a good friend as I'm the savior who wants you to worship him forever.

Love without action is meaningless and action without love is irrelevant.

People will love you. People will hate you. And none of it will have anything to do with you.

Expect to make some mistakes when you try new and different approaches. Sometimes colossal failures lead to spectacular successes.

It's important to stay true to yourself. You have to know your weaknesses and recruit support when and where you need it.

I cursed [Larry Merchant] out once, and I told him that he was a phony.

Moving from love, not fear - a beautiful idea, especially when applied literally to the body.