Merle Haggard

"I think I've had a wonderful life, but I'm not satisfied with it."

"Don't let the world make you bitter."

"I've always been a rebel, but with a cause."

"The greatest gift you can give someone is your time and attention."

"We don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents."

"Every man has to walk his own path."

"Music is the language of the soul."

"I believe in working hard and staying true to yourself."

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"Life is what you make it."

"Love is the answer, no matter what the question is."

"I've lived a life that's full, and I'm ready for what comes next."

"Don't judge a man until you've walked in his shoes."

"Time is the most valuable thing we have."

"A man's character is his destiny."

"Keep your promises, especially to yourself."

"The best days are ahead of us."

"Family is where the heart is."

"I'd rather be honest and poor than rich and dishonest."

"Stand up for what you believe in."

"Dreams are the blueprints of success."

"Patience is a virtue worth practicing."

"The road to success is never straight."

"Be kind to those you meet on the way up."

"Nature is the greatest teacher."

"Life without music is just noise."

"Strength comes from facing your fears."

"I sing about real people and real problems."

"Every ending is a new beginning."

"The truth will set you free."