I think many people have an illusion of success based on entering in at a level that's higher than their experiences.

Face the giants in your life, slay them, and move on. Do not be daunted by the mistakes and failures in your life.

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

My first church had seven members in it, and I have to remember, the rent was $225 a month and I worked for Union Carbide and took the check I made from work to pay for the rent to keep the church open.

Your words will tell others what you think. Your actions will tell them what you believe.

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.

All of us have not been to a natural prison, but everybody in here has had a spiritual prison.