Never make a permanent decision based on a temporary storm.. No matter how raging the billows are today, remind yourself: "This too shall pass!"

My mother would take the Band-Aid off, clean the wound, and say, "Things that are covered don't heal well." Mother was right. Things that are covered do not heal well.

I think we have to find a leader who reflects all of our concerns and not just some of them.

Ya'll don't hear what I'm preaching. I'm preaching so good I'm about to 'Amen' myself! Oh!...Oh God! I'm preaching good! Hallelujah!

Blame unto others only as you would first blame yourself.

You will never understand pleasure without pain.

Some of the best people with whom you can have a relationship are the people who challenge your thinking.