Achieving success is a challenge but so is struggling so you may as well choose success.

When people say "If I only knew then what I know now" makes me wonder why they aren't using that wisdom now.

You must embrace change before change erases you.

Planning and perseverance will bring your mission to fruition.

Don't be handcuffed by bad habits when you hold the key to unlock the greatness inside of you.

Nothing is born into this world without labor.

Don't ask for directions if you're not going to start the car.

Your calling is calling you, are you answering?

If you think someone or something other than yourself is responsible for your happiness or success, I'd guess you're not that happy or successful.

If all the world's a stage, I suggest you start performing at your best.

If you have to repeatedly chase after someone when you have a great opportunity, don't bother, if they aren't responsive, they aren't the type of person who'll succeed at it anyway.

Otis, " I said."Shhh, " he said. "I'm incognito. Call me...Otis.""I'm not sure that's how incognito works, but okay."Otis, aka Otis climbed into the chair I'd reserved for Sam.

Crossing the Rubicon of absolute pain is the only journey of purpose and meaning in life.

I’m sorry that your mystical, godlike powers do not instantly work as you would like them to.

A delusion a mockery and a snare.

[T]he obverse of facile emotion in the 14th century was a general insensitivity to the spectacle of pain and death.

Pray when you feel like worrying. Give thanks when you feel like complaining. Keep going when you feel like quitting.

I hate being called an 'icon.' I just don't like it. That's all there is to it.

Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except your self.

It is a comely fashion to be glad; Joy is the grace we say to God.

My New Year's resolution was to stop saying 'You go, girl' to myself.