When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.

The superior man thinks only of virtue; the common man thinks only of comfort.

We have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.

Character isn't something you were born with and can't change, like your fingerprints. It's something you weren't born with and must take responsibility for forming.

It's not whether you got knocked down; it's whether you get back up.

Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.

You lose nothing when fighting for a cause ... In my mind the losers are those who don't have a cause they care about.

When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there.

To attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.

There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that's important.

Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.

Most people live and die with their music still unplayed. They never dare to try.

Whatever you are, be a good one.

We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails.

I just couldn't take school seriously: I had this guitar neck with four frets which I kept hidden under the desk. It had strings on it so I would practice my chord shapes under the desk and that's about all I did at school.

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear.

A lot of legends, a lot of people, have come before me. But this is my time.

The three things that are most essential to achievement are common sense, hard work and stick-to-it-iv-nes

Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.

If you want creative workers, give them enough time to play.

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.