A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.

The regeneration of a sinner is an evidence of power in the highest sphere--moral nature; with the highest prerogative--to change nature; and operating to the highest result--not to create originally, which is great; but to create anew, which is greater.

To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.

America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.

A mediocre music teacher tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.

I have the opportunity, once more to right some wrongs, to pray for peace, to plant some trees, and sing more joyful songs.

We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.