My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don't need another plaque.

If you don't fail, you're not even trying.

I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.

I don't concern myself with award. I'd been to the party enough times to know it really didn't matter.

We know what hair smells like when a hot comb hits it. That's a cultural thing. We know what that smells like on Sunday mornings, usually church-related or something. In my house, it was getting ready for church and your sister was getting her hair fried.

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

Dreams without goals, are just dreams and they ultimately fuel disappointment.