I think anyone smiling and happy is beautiful.

Even on my weakest days I get a little bit stronger

I can't imagine any greater fear Than waking up without you here And though the sun would still shine on My whole world would all be gone

I know my heart will never be the same But I'm telling myself I'll be okay

If it's not exactly like you thought it would be, you think it's a failure. What about the spectrum of colors in between.

I'm holding up, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

Have a relationship with Jesus and make it your top priority. I've also learned that it doesn't pay to stress and worry, just go where God leads you.

Walk out backwards if you must go, but please don't wave good-bye.

Even the wise need wisdom.

I almost lost my best friend to anorexia. I am lending my voice as an entertainer, a mom, and a friend because I want to bring great awareness to this cause.

Your mind is an automobile and words are your wheels.

Never join a conspiracy that you could possibly betray, because if you could, someone else will.

Mental health is usually the last place people go when they think about someone being sick.

People love to talk but hate to listen.

The reason why you don't see people looking like me is because I don't encourage that. I encourage you to be you.

The fact that we were created to enjoy God and to worship him forever is etched upon our souls

I still haven't come to grips with our success.

I've always read broadly: literary fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, chick lit, historical, dystopian, nonfiction, memoir. I've even read Westerns. I prefer female protagonists.

I think even in American schools, they must be studying in a specialized manner.

Alone at last. Oh, the pleasure of the pain. (Zarek) You really do suffer from insanity, don’t you? (Thanatos) Hardly. I have to say I enjoy every minute of it. (Zarek)

Let the past abolish the past when -- and if -- it can substitute something better.