The image is one thing and the human being is another...it's very hard to live up to an image.

If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself.

No one can hate you with more intensity than someone who used to love you.

Life is only precious because it ends, kid.

Knowledge of any value can't be given. It must be sought and earned.

Even strength must bow to wisdom sometimes.

Fairness does not mean everyone gets the same. Fairness means everyone gets what they need.

The right choice is hardly ever the easy choice.

Being a hero doesn’t mean you’re invincible. It just means that you’re brave enough to stand up and do what’s needed.

Some too many people depend on me. I'm too obligated. I'm too far to get out.

We can't build our dreams on suspicious minds.

Live each day, as if it were your last. It's written in the stars, your destiny is cast.

I've never written a song in my life. It's all a big hoax.

Gospel music is the purest thing there is on this earth.

I don't mind being controversial. Even Jesus wasn't loved in his day.

Don't criticize that man unless you have walked in his shoes.

I think most people have an instinct to rebel.

A little less conversation, a little more ACTION.

Before you abuse, criticize, and accuse walk a mile in my shoes.