“I would rather have strong enemies than a world of passive individualists. In a world of passive individualists nothing seems worth anything simply because nobody stands for anything. That world has no convictions, no victories, no unions, no heroism, no absolutes, no heartbeat. That world has rigor mortis.”

“If the entire world sought to make itself worthy of happiness rather than make itself happy, then the entire world would be happy.”

“I would rather be an artist than a leader. Ironically, a leader has to follow the rules.”

“The ultimate story of success: When a nobody, who has never once in his entire life known the feeling of being remembered or respected, suddenly snaps and becomes a world dictator. On one hand it sounds just, but on the other, it illustrates the reason why a prosperity message has and needs its limitations.”

“It always seems as though the definition of love will remain debatable by an opinionated world.”

“I would rather my descendants have greater abilities and a greater knowledge of the love of Christ than I do, much like standing on one's shoulders in order to get a clearer view of the valley.”

“When your only regret is if anyone thinks you regret anything - that is the definition of conviction.”