“Self-pity in its early stages is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.”

“You can only become great at something you are willing to sacrifice for”

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”

“There is nothing so pitiful as a young cynic because he has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.”

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.”

“Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surpriseThat I dance like I've got diamonds At the meeting of my thighs?”

“If we lose love and self respect for each other,this is how we finally die”