"Religion says "Do." Grace says "Done" because Jesus said "It is finished.""

“There is a story of some mountains of salt in Cumana, which never diminished, though carried away in much abundance by merchants; but when once they were monopolized to the benefit of a private purse, then the salt decreased; till afterward all were allowed to take of it, when it had a new access and increase. The truth of this story may be uncertain, but the application is true; he that envies others the use of his gifts decays then, but he thrives most that is most diffusive.”

“There's some advice for the next generation. If there's a dream in your heart, never let anyone tell you you've got no talent. Get out there, embarrass yourself, and prove to the world you've got no talent. And then give up. 'Cause not everyone can be a genius like me.”

“There is a shrine in the temple of age, where lie forever embalmed the memories of such as have deserved well of their country and their race.”

“You must never so much think as whether you like it or not, whether it is bearable or not; you must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.”

“Take the gun. Leave the cannoli.”

“I have heard thousands of confessions, but never one of covetousness.”

“Dating is different when you get older. You're not as trusting, or as eager to get back out there and expose yourself to someone.”

Source : "Toni Braxton Talks New Movie Role". Interview with S. Tia Brown, www.ebony.com. July 26, 2012.

“You don't need to know what tomorrow holds; all you need to know is the One who holds tomorrow.”

Source : Twitter post from Jan 13, 2012