The only thing that ultimately matters is to eat an ice-cream cone, play a slide trombone, plant a small tree, good God, now you're free.

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

For a gallant spirit there can never be defeat.

You don't look out there for God, something in the sky, you look in you.

It is not ignorance but knowledge which is the mother of wonder.

Nothing makes one feel so strong as a call for help.

I pray God may preserve your health and life many years.

It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

The best form of flattery is to be admired, imitated or respected. I've always felt proud our fans look up to us or feel we are inspirational.