America is the greatest nation ever founded. The ideals are the greatest ever espoused in human history, and we just need the country to live up to them. But what I worry about are the 1 million black men in the prison system.

He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.

Thomas Carlyle

I watch with envious eyes and mind, the single-souled who dare not feelThe wind that blows beyond the moon, who do not hear the fairy reel

Neil Gaiman

Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than my the things you did do.

Mark Twain

You -- poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are -- I entreat to accept me as a husband.

Charlotte Bronte

Truth allows no choice

Samuel Johnson

I'm constantly thinking about what I'll do next. I never count on music being a career of longevity. I mean, longevity is key, and I hope that it lasts, but you just don't know, because it's not in your hands, you don't make the decision.

Beth Ditto

All things are possible to him who believes. Mark 9:23

Bible

Who can be patient in extremes?

William Shakespeare

I've also long since realized that the way to really engage children is to give out prizes it's amazing how it concentrates their minds.

Alexander McCall Smith

Let me tell you something - being thought of as a beautiful woman has spared me nothing in life. No heartache, no trouble. Love has been difficult. Beauty is essentially meaningless and it is always transitory.

Halle Berry

Great is the victory that is gained without bloodshed.

Proverb

I'd rather live my life believing in God to die and see there is one. Because if there isn't one, it means there's no eternal life, therefore I will never know.

Sandra Chami Kassis