Difficulties should act as a tonic. They should spur us to greater exertion.

What you have outside you counts less than what you have inside you.

There is more credit and satisfaction in being a first-rate truck driver than a tenth-rate executive.

Real riches are the riches possessed inside.

Let's say black, the whole black religious experience, here, is very impressive to me, because when I first arrived I realized that people carry their faith with so much pride.

I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it.

When I was a kid and I'd be in trouble. I'd ask God to help me, and then once the fire was out, I wouldn't talk to Him anymore. When I got older, I began to find I needed some help spiritually, just to function.

I would love to hear all types of Christian artists played all over the world. I'd love to hear good, positive mainstream music played all over the place. I'd love to be able to bring music together. But I have not deserted Christ. I have not deserted my faith.