Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.

God didn't make a mistake when He made you. You need to see yourself as God sees you.

I was born William. My father was William. I came from a big family, I hated being called Billy. Willem's a nickname; it's a Dutch name, very common in the Netherlands.

Opposition is true friendship.

Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it.

God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.

One of the things that I try to do when I have a tough time with anything - whatever it may be - is just look at someone else's situation. Here in Staten Island, look, I have people that have children that haven't been back in their home for 18 months after Sandy. They lost every worldly possession.

Lee's great gifts are teaching and inspirational guidance, not administration and management.

Life is 10 percent what you make it, and 90 percent how you take it.

You can't blame gravity for falling in love.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

I see music as a lifetime affair.

I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.

Perseverance is also key to success in any endeavor, but without perseverance in combat, there can be no victory.