I Chose to be an active participant in my life rather than a spectator.

I believe that in this life, we are defined not by the station in life into which we are born, nor by our pedigree, race, or religion, but by the choices we make.

A lot of people think that domestic violence is if someone hits, kicks, [or] punches you.

With time comes perspective.

Positive impact, positive society.

She curled those fingers around him and gave a long, lazy pull. "No underwear?""Didn't want to slow you down.

Only criminals and adulterers should have to hide who they are.

I always was very interested in intellect and the massive world of knowledge out there, but in terms of being a kid who wanted to be treated as an equal, school is not the place.

Always there's that space between what you feel and what you do, and in that gap, all human sadness lies.

Just remember, the language of gesture is more effective than the spoken word. Body language is very powerful. Bring the balance within you and project that balance.

I think people would be surprised by his [Alessandro Michele] humility.

Women are damn resilient.

Girls do what their mothers tell them. Ladies do what society tells them. Women make up their own minds.