299 Quotes by Tyler Perry

Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed – for the most part, every family’s got them.

I know I can only do as much as I can do. Although I have so many ideas of my own, I’m very interested in helping to cultivate and encourage some promising new artists. But there are a lot of people and, unfortunately, a very small window.

I think that people think when you have money that your problems go away and everything’s solved, and it’s great and wonderful. You’re a perfect human being.

If you’re black, you can’t just be ordinary. All successful black people are extraordinary.

Prayer really can change things.

I think it’s important to show a husband and a wife together, in a room, raising children, because you don’t see that anymore.

It’s a clear day Sonny, L A N D.

I am so proud to be from New Orleans and to be one of those people who had been displaced. I wasn’t there during that time, but that’s where I come from, that kind of poverty, and I’m very, very proud of that because it’s given me my history.

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