Every day, through engagement in the arts, our children learn to open their imagination, to dream just a little bigger and to strive every day to reach those dreams.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

Work is a means to fulfill your heavenly mandate

To be laughed at draws more profitable attention than being smiled at

Don't trust everyone, especially if they say, 'Trust me.'

I can't live without my smartphone, but I really geek on coding. It's not so much technology that I like, but puzzle solving.

It is the job of the novelist to touch the reader.

An expert is someone who articulates the needs of those in power.

I loved Peg Bundy. I am so happy that I got to do that. It was really fun.

Don't hide your goosebumps.

I was sent to sleepover camp since I was 6, and you know, it's a recipe for disaster.

When you focus on serving, there is no fear in you.