I want to be representative of my race-the human race. I have a chance to show how kind we can be, how intelligent and generous we can be.

Nothing will work unless you do.

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.

You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!

People are like pistachios. Some of them open up easily, but there are others who need to be really broken to get into.

Social Media begins with a story - your story.

I hate the thought of my children being glued to a screen. Children only play on computers all day because their parents let them.

Acting on stage is a living organism you can never pin down, and I believe the audience feeds off that, too.

Strength is not energy; some authors have more muscles than talent.

None are as offended as those who contrive offense.

And then they kiss. Slowly, gently. Because with the right person, sometimes kissing feels like healing.

We want manufacturing to return to America. We want jobs. Economic growth.

If only someone would do for cows what Bambi did for deer. Cows have been in films, but they haven't starred. I'm still willing to eat a species that is only a supporting player.

Youth is the seed time of good habits, as well in nations as in individuals.