We weren't put here to be miserable. We were put here to do the best we can, and we should take our energy and improve our state of being. Lenny Kravitz energyimprovemiserable Change image and share on social
Personal relationships are usually my biggest inspirations for writing my songs. The best way for me to write a song is to visualise the story in my head, and I start humming a melody, and before you know it, a song is born. Nadia Ali bearbighead share on social
I think a writer's first job is to entertain, even in novels: to tell a compelling story that pulls the reader along toward an end. At the same time, the best stories are character-driven. Noah Hawley charactercompeldrive Change image and share on social
A thing may fail as a poem because it tries to do what a poem cannot do: it tries to become a treatise on cosmic truth... We can best be exact about the cosmic things - God and truth, beauty, eternity and love - by not talking directly about them. Miller Williams beautycosmicdirectly share on social
Collaboration has become really integral to my process. I play music so that I can spend time with my friends and communicate in that way. I experience so much joy in that process, because, you know, it's those times of getting together and playing music and all that comes with it that are the best for me. Ryan Adams collaborationcommunicateexperience share on social
The monied interests are doing what they do best - making money. The rest of us need to do what we can do best - use our voices, our vigor, and our votes. Robert Reich interestmakemoney Change image and share on social
It was in that bubble after Vatican II when it seemed like the best time ever to grow up Catholic. It was a time when the church was so connected to the world. Rob Sheffield bubblecatholicchurch Change image and share on social
People expect you to play your best, so I go through a routine to prepare myself so that I know I'm physically and mentally ready - prepared for the game. Nomar Garciaparra expectgamementally Change image and share on social
I'm just like you - I want to be a good human being. I'm doing my best, and I'm working at it. And I'm trying to be a Christian. I'm always amazed when people walk up to me and say, 'I'm a Christian.' I always think, 'Already? You've already got it?' I'm working at it. And at my age, I'll still be working at it at 96. Maya Angelou ageamazechristian share on social
I am an honest, God-fearing man who is intensely dedicated to being the best person I can be on and off the football field. Ricky Williams dedicatefearfield Change image and share on social