The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: "Indeed, an ignorant man who is generous is dearer to God than a worshipper who is miserly."

The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: "It is better for a leader to make a mistake in forgiving than to make a mistake in punishing."

Among the believers who show most perfect faith are those who have best disposition and are kindest to their families.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was asked what type of earning was best, and he replied: " A man's work with his hands and every (lawful) business transaction."

The Prophet also said: "A truthful and trustworthy merchant is associated with the prophets."

Extreme violence has a way of preventing us from seeing the interests it serves.

Truth is the flower of adversity.

Human beings cannot live without stories.

For me, being a girlboss is about being the boss of your own life. At 26 I still don't know what's happening in my life, but I'm asking, What will make me happy next?

We all make basic assumptions about things in life, but sometimes those assumptions are WRONG. We must never trust in what we assume, only in what we KNOW.

There is a price to pay for accomplishment.

Younger Cuban Americans who have decided to go to the island always come back telling me "that isn't the country my grandparents have told me about."

We are in bondage to that which overcomes us. See also 2 Peter 2:19.

You have to have lived some life. You've got to have paid some dues.

Fie, fie upon her! There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lip, Nay, her foot speaks; her wanton spirits look out At every joint and motive of her body.