Going to Africa was being able to take my volunteering and my passion for hospice one step further.

I love the dancing and the music from Latin cultures. I went to a Flamenco show in Spain once, and it completely took my breath away!

I have so much respect for people in the service. The mental strength it takes to do what they do is unbelievable.

I just think people are so used to seeing me on shows like Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars, which are more geared toward teens. But in reality, I could have a 12-year-old kid.

I got followed by the paparazzi because they thought I was Shannyn Sossamon.

I have realized sometimes I do better working under a crazy schedule. It gives me less time to overthink things and forces me to be present.

The ultimate source of abundance is to give love for the betterment of others.

When leaders lead in ways that people’s brains can follow, good results follow as well.

It feels good to have parents, but it feels even better to not have an evil one.

Ignoring your intuition telling you this person is not for you will likely lead to more time wasted and more disappointments along the way.

You are not going to loot a candy shop in the middle of a war!

There’s discipline, Mahrree knew, and then there’s abuse. The first works, while the second never does. And some people, like Lemuel Thorne, had no idea there was even a difference.

The way to procure insults is to submit to them. A man meets with no more respect than he exacts.

Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you.

Math and science were my favorite subjects besides theater.

I need to talk to Clarisse," Annabeth said. I stared at her as if she'd just said "I need to eat a large, smelly boot." "What for?