By now, you've probably caught on to something: my mother is always standing by with just the right Scripture or inspirational saying to get me through any tough situation.

Never give up and always keep fighting, because though times may be tough, the sacrifices do pay off, so just keep pushing towards your dream and just love it at the same time and enjoy it.

Hard days are the best because that's when champions are made.

My message is to never quit, never give up. When you have a little trouble here and there, just keep fighting. In the end, it will pay off.

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.

Never quit. Never give up.

You know, God has a plan for me, and I'm going to follow in his footsteps and just rejoice and be happy.

The most important thing is to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.

Don't be afraid to speak up for yourself. Keep fighting for your dreams!

No one is going to feel sorry for you, so you have to go out there and be fierce.

Always be courageous and strong, and don't fear.

If a man could make the earth heaven to get you, could also make it hell for you if he couldn't get you.

A good teacher who can take the zero pay and help kids develop physically, emotionally, socially, is literally an angel.

It is the little rift within the lute That by and by will make the music mute, And ever widening slowly silence all.

If you lay one hand on Simon, vampire, I'll have you chopped up into tiny pieces and fed to my cat. Understand?

Remember the man who truly repents is never satisfied with his own repentance.

Hidden knowledge differs little from ignorance.

Most people have ears, but few have judgment; tickle those ears, and depend upon it, you will catch their judgments, such as they are.

Octavia Butler, of course, is brilliant and disturbing.

You saw my leg?" "How can a man help what he sees?" he said. "And, if I could add, you possess a very fine leg.