If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

Make your dreams bigger than your nightmares.

Most of the men sitting in first class on an airplane have really boring jobs.

I've been my mom's kitchen helper since I was a little kid.

The black church will accept anybody.

Art happens-no hovel is safe from it, no prince may depend upon it, the vastest intelligence cannot bring it about.

Here's the thing: life is now. It's not ten pounds from now, it's not twenty pounds from now, it's not a million dollars from now. It's right now. And you just have to take a chance.

A loving family provides the foundation children need to succeed.

I will compensate all your one-inch, two-inch losses because I know how important every inch is to you aged, decrepit men.

Oh, did you expect me to play fair?" Cupid laughed. "I am the god of love. I am never fair.

Strings of gravity vibrate at a different frequency than strings of light.