“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

“We must understand that sadness is an ocean, and sometimes we drown, while other days we are forced to swim.”

“Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.”

“We never lose friends. We simply learn who the real ones are.”

When you meet me, you think I’m quiet. When you talk to me, you wish I was quiet. When you know me, you get scared when I’m quiet.

Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.

“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.”

In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past as that will only cause unnecessary resentment.

Never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. Your behavior says everything about you, and their behavior says enough about them.

“Why don’t you focus on where you’re going and less on where you came from?”

“If you want to find out who your real friends are, sink the ship. The first ones to jump aren’t your friends.”

Be Kind, Have Grace, Give Thanks, Speak Love, and Stay Swaggy