You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt, but still like dust, I'll rise.

I know that I've been guided by God. I am obedient.

Let the brain go to work, let it meet the heart and you will be able to forgive.

But still, like air, I'll rise

Have a purpose to your life: Purpose does not mean having a job...You can have a job and still be unfulfilled.

It's amazing. I can do anything. And do it well. Any good thing, I can do it. That's why I am who I am, yes, because God loves me and I'm amazed at it. I'm grateful for it.

If I have a monument in this world, it is my son.