I'm a perfectionist in recovery. I'm trying to deal with that monster inside of me that wants to do everything right. Or better than right.

In this life, to earn your place you have to fight for it.

You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice.

I prefer an ugly truth to a pretty lie. If someone is telling me the truth that is when I will give my heart.

There's no better makeup than self-confidence.

Scars remind me of just how far that I've come.

I am trying to make my accent so it won't bother anyone, but I am not going to drive myself crazy trying to pretend I am an American girl when I am from Colombia.

It doesn't matter if you are a musician, a business leader, a president or a student. We all have a responsibility to give back.

I can be like a lioness when defending my people.

Education affects every major challenge we face in society. It creates economic growth, paves the way for peace and stability and helps erase the legacy of marginalization.

Live your life to the fullest.

Only priests and fools are fearless and I've never been on the best of terms with God.

Start every day by making a list of all the experiences you will fill your day with and make an effort to achieve them.

As the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks draws near we must ensure our nation is prepared to handle the continued threat of violence and terrorism on our country.

I like to always have humour in whatever I do.

That is relinquishing control in a culture that prioritizes control and doing what you need to do in order to advance yourself.

Place and the scale of space must be measured against our bodies and their capabilities.

In 10 years, there will be no more Israel.

[Superman and Lois are] kindred spirits, and they always choose to do the right thing.

Money is usually attracted, not pursued.

Sweet it is, when on the high seas the winds are lashing the waters, to gaze from the land on another's struggles.