Don't get all sentimental on me, Makes me think I'm gonna die.

If I am a cup maker, I'm interested in making the best cup I possibly can. My effort goes into that cup, not what people think about it.

If you have an enemy, then learn and know your enemy, don't just be mad at him or her.

So the desire you have, that itch that you have to be whatever it is you want to be ... that itch, that desire for good is God’s proof to you sent already to indicate that it’s yours. You already have it. Claim it.

Say what you really want to say.

The strongest, toughest men all have compassion. They're not heartless and cold. You have to be man enough to have compassion - to care about people and about your children" (217) - John Singleton "Oh Man, I've Become My Father

Be careful what you ask for because when you pray for rain, you have to deal with the mud as well.