I like to think of myself as the girl that no one can get, that no one can keep in their hand.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.

I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

Anyone that hates on you is always below you, because they're just jealous of what you have.

If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Always look forward and try to push pass the negativity. I think everyone's beautiful and they deserve to be happy no matter what.

The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk.

You can't blame me for who I am.

Remember that only God can judge us; forget the haters, because Somebody loves you.

It is important to ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and what purpose it serves in the big picture.

Our knowledge is so limited that often we are not much better than an ape.

Time has no dominion over love. Love is the one thing that transcends time. (Bones)

Maybe he wouldn't end up the kind of man who needed to use his body for work. Maybe he'd be a new kind of black man altogether, one who got to use his mind.

I love the urban comedies, because they keep you famous, keep you having fun, and keep you in love with the business. Those are my roots. I'll always love doing those.

Shoot for the stars. You may not get the stars-but you may get the moon.

There is a point of no return, unremarked at the time, in most lives.

Yelling doesn't get your point across, it only makes it louder.

There is no magic cure, no making it all go away forever. There are only small steps upward; an easier day, an unexpected laugh, a mirror that doesn't matter anymore.

Every murder or other injury, no matter for what cause, committed or inflicted on another is a crime against humanity.

My record label is treating me like I'm a new artist, which is exciting after all this time.