Jay-Z's my favorite rapper, but why can't I aspire to be better than him?

May the optimism of tomorrow be your foundation for today.

All I’m saying is like, spoil me with your consistency Always remain the same you and you won’t have to worry about a different me

Failure is not an option. Success is just a process.

If I woke up tomorrow and didn't have a dolla, as long as I have my heart, I can get it all over.

Life without dreaming is a life without meaning.

Ambition is priceless, its something that's in your veins.

I dated a lot, but I never really had anyone who was worthy of an anniversary. And most girlfriends never made it to a year, anyway.

It's something to be Great, It's nothing to be Famous

The Loudest person in the room, is usually the brokest

I don't wanna sound pretentious talking about myself.

She sees things — things that might happen, things that are coming. But it’s very subjective. The future isn’t set in stone. Things change.

Should they inquire of the Dead on account of the Living?

I'm thankful for not ever taking anything illegal.

That each from other differs, first confess; next that he varies from himself no less.

Are there no more worlds that I might conquer?

... he that will live in this World, must be endu'd with the three rare Qualities of Dissimulation, Equivocation, and mental Reservation.

I want to be a manager for new artists, get real estate.

This is the problem with being Indian. It's hard to be one of the family members. Everybody is white usually [in the movie].

I've never worn incredible clothes - I'm not used to playing someone so put together and fashionable.

I was tired of working in an office and I wanted to make a living telling stories. There are not many people who find a way to do this.