You know, violence, I think, knocks on everyone's door.

I was touched by the magic of music. My way to communicate was through my guitar and music.

You have to learn to balance work, family, a personal life; it is a part of life.

I'm not more than a musician that enjoys what he does and a Colombian that dreams and fights for peace in his country.

When I talk about God, I'm not necessarily talking about religion. To me, God is the energy and light that each of us carries.

I always travel with my guitar. I take it myself - with me in my hand. I don't like to send it by cargo because it's dangerous. There is no way I would do that.

I believe love is the most powerful energy we have in this life. Everything is about love.

Singing in Spanish is much more honest, much closer to my roots. For me, Spanish is essential. I still think in Spanish, dream in Spanish. It's the melodies and arrangements that transmit meaning.

Praying doesn't mean repeating a prayer.

I come from a very, very Catholic family. We used to pray the rosary every day after dinner.

Joaquin Sabina is one of my favorites. He's like a legend. He's like our Bob Dylan, or our Bruce Springsteen. He's one of the most talented writers of our Latin music.

It's cool to have a well run, comfortable and inviting home.

Understand that everybody has their own struggles, regardless of whether you can see it or not. Just surround yourself with the people who love you, and know you're not really alone.

It is mere rubbish thinking, at present, of origin of life; one might as well think of origin of matter.

Aesthetic matters are fundamental for the harmonious development of both society and the individual.

I would give wings to children, but I would leave it to them to learn how to fly by themselves.

Prayer and action...can never be seen as contradictory or mutually exclusive. Prayer without action grows into powerless pietism, and action without prayer degenerates into questionable manipulation.

My definition of genius is not being that person the actual human is a genius, but it's a person that just allows God to work through them.

Ladies, use a loving voice, use a respectful voice, use a godly voice, but don't lose your voice.

What is Maximum Governance, Minimum Government? It means government has no business to be in business.

I'm a bit of a tease. I'd make out with a lot of people but not go beyond that.