I think that if you're doing something that's important, that's significant in your life, it takes some of the pain away.

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.

The only thing worse than a perilous adventure is a boring one.

Every story must have such a terrible moment, or it wouldn't be interesting.

I never think about the audience. If someone gives me a marketing report, I throw it away.

Or maybe it's just that beautiful things are so easily broken by the world.

My point is this: the more you have to lose, the braver you are for standing up.

Ah, there are so many things betwixt heaven and earth of which only the poets have dreamed!

It's a necessary quality of a diplomat or a politician that he will compromise. Uncompromising politicians or diplomats get you into the most terrible trouble.

You are the Protector of the Small. You see real people in the humans and animals overlooked by your peers. There will always be work for you.

My hands are of your color, but I shame to wear a heart so white.

Music is a bird's answer to the noise and heaviness of words. It puts the mind in a state of exhilarated speechlessness.