It is to be remembered that by good deeds or words you encourage yourself, who always have need to witness or hear them.

it matters not how small the beginning may seem to be: what is once well done is done forever.

What is once well done is done forever.

At times emerging leaders limit their future possibilities by their impatience. They look for shortcuts to success, but God is methodical. He typically lays a foundation of character before building a superstructure of leadership.

In Saint Stylites, the famous Christian hermit of old times, who built him a lofty stone pillar in the desert and spent the whole latter portion of his life on its summit, hoisting his food from the ground with a tackle; in him we have a remarkable instance of a dauntless stander-of-mast-heads;

With Hall & Oates, honestly, after years and years of playing the same material, it's easy to coast. I can coast through a show.

I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.

Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward.

Over the years, many young actors have approached me: Vusi Kunene, Sello Maake ka Ncube, and Seputla Sebogodi. They all said, 'Hey Bra John, let's do 'The Island and we want you to direct.' But somehow, my heart was not in it or I was busy with something else, so I'd say, 'ja, ja, we'll do it.'

I must not permit the evil capabilities of human nature to sour my faith in the tremendous good that is possible despite the frailty of that nature.

I am tremendously inspired by many women around the world who work under dire circumstances to make a difference for their families.

Running for office is similar to being a trial lawyer in a very long trial. It requires adrenaline and stamina; it requires being in shape mentally and emotionally. It's a marathon.