“you're so ugly, your momma had to tie a pork chop around your neck so the dog would play with you”

“You look like you bin whupped with a ugly stick.”

“I opened the door for a lot of people and they left me holdin' the knob”

“When God created us, did he actually intend to make us so ugly?”

“Because you and I have the power to impute beauty on anything under the sun. Because you become the labels you give yourself. If you declare you're beautiful - not despite your imperfections, but because of them - then you are.”

“The one surefire way to get me not to hire you is to send me your resume, especially if you've already got a good job. I won't be interested, because in a couple years, you'll be doing the same thing to me that you're doing to your current boss: looking for a better deal.”

“By your own soul, learn to live.If some men force you, take no heed.If some men hate you, have no care.Sing your song, dream your dreamsHope your hopes, and pray your prayers.”