You own your feelings. You own your thoughts. You control both. No one has the right to any of it—to any of you without your permission.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

No one should gain access to the important areas of your life if you are not absolutely sure they are there for good reason.

No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.

Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!

The greatest life is the love for God. And the love for thy neighbour.

The dream came again—three times in three nights and always at the first of the year.

If you want total security go to prison. There you're fed clothed given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking ... is freedom.

I feel if you believe in equality, you have to believe in it for everybody. And that's the way I've always lived my life.

We have to have some rules and regulations in America, or the world would empty out here.

First of all, you are not really that supreme.

Rest with the glittering stars, George Michael. You've found your Freedom, your Faith. It was your Last Christmas, and we shall miss you.

...extraordinarily beautiful, and slightly out of focus.

When I was working with David Cassidy at the Rio, I made an album of updated versions of some 1970s disco tunes. I had a blast.

Be positive and work hard. I think it's possible to overcome anything, if you're willing to work at it.