Quotes from Tyler Perry

Root People may be hard to find because they're not trying to be seen. They do their work underground. But quietly and without fanfare, they provide help and support and nourishment. They are happy when I thrive.

Yes, God is real.

Your gift can make room for you.

Take time to smell the roses but be careful of the bees.

The dream will outlive the dreamer so dream big.

If you lie to yourself you will lie to God too.

You can learn something from everything and everybody, especially the elderly.

Childrens' laughter is like medicine to sadness.

Be aware of the darkness but your focus should always be the light.

It ain't what people call you. It's what you answer to.

Live where you are so God can meet you at your needs.

It takes a while to build a dream

The will to live is as strong as the will to love and be loved.

God has not given us a spirit of fear.

The joy of The Lord really is strength.

A hunter only shoots a deer he can see, if you ain't being seen you ain't doing nothing!

People often say that the truth hurts. Hell no, it hurts even more if you do a whole bunch of foolishness to try to avoid it.

there are people whose lives are tied into your dream. Own your stuff, own your business, own your way.

Be modest and patient; allow your dream its own time to grow. Dreams need to be tended like crops before you can enjoy the harvest. And this is important: Don't get hung up on the outcome. Hand that over to God. Remember, He's the one at the wheel. Of course, I was afraid of failing, but I held on

Developing a good work ethics is key. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you're a janitor or taking your first summer job because that work ethics will be reflected in everything you do in life.

It's the same with your Soul GPS. Your job is to be clear and set your goal—your destination—in your heart. Be direct about what you want to do and where you want to go—and then drive on. No matter what route you end up taking, God will get you there. He sees what's ahead.

God is like a satellite that navigates us around our lives. He's telling us which direction to take and what turns to make. But God's directions are like the GPS in your car: You have to pay attention to them or you're going to get lost. You may have to backtrack. You may have to take a different

route, one you hadn't planned on taking. You may not make it exactly at the time you thought you would reach your destination because of unforeseen variables.

But stick to your Soul GPS. Envision your destination. Drive toward your dream. Trust God's navigation. You'll get to where He wants you to be. It's your fate.