Encouragement is like water to the soul, it makes everything grow.

Greatness comes from the inside and once you believe you have it, it's yours to share with the world.

‪Fear should stop you for a moment so you can determine whether you're willing to sacrifice something to get you want.

We often don't realize the passing of years until we see them in a child.

Be so focused on believing that you can that it doesn't matter if anyone says you can't.

Behind every dreamer stands an army full of true believers.

If you can remember why you started, then you will know why you must continue.

You may bend, but you will not be broken.

People will have their opinions of you, but you must be able to distinguish theirs from yours.

Your greatest disappointment will often lead you to your greatest appointment.

What you feel, and what is real – all just a matter of perspective.

Tears on your mother's eyes are heavier than ocean waters

Faith is the fountain of prayer and prayer should be nothing else but faith exercised.

I have great respect for the semicolon it is a mighty handy little fellow.

I want a God big enough to love those who don't believe in him.

No matter what you've been told, your worth more than gold.

I think you have to have a publishing house that offers you some support.

I am a voracious reader myself. I don't stick to one genre. My only criteria is that it's a good story. I try to bring that to my work because I think people can read your excitement about a story.

Freedoms in Iran are genuine, true freedoms. Iranian people are free. Women in Iran enjoy the highest levels of freedom. In Iran, we don't have homosexuals, like in your country.

Don't let negativity affect your vision. People say harsh things, but don't let them affect you.

Bowie's obviously my biggest influence.