Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives, is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.

Sooner or later, a man who wears two faces forgets which one is the real.

When you get to a certain age, you say, "If they like it, GREAT! If they don't, TOUGH! - Vestal Goodman

The thing that's cool about music is how unnecessary it is. Of all things, music is the most frivolous and the most useless. You can't eat it, you can't drive it, you can't live in it, you can't wear it. But your life wouldn't be worth much without it.

Anytime you give your opinion, you're going to open yourself up to criticism.

Don't let other people influence you. If you want to do it and you think you are good enough to do it, then just stick to your goals. Just give it all you've got. That all you can do really.

Weeping may last through the night but joy comes in the morning.

Having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

Being kind is more important than being right.

I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help them in some other way.