If you want to feel proud of yourself, then do good. Take action that will make you proud. . . . And if you really want to feel proud, then do something to help someone else.

There's a lot of talk about self-esteem these days. It seems pretty basic to me. If you eat to feel proud of yourself, you've got to do things you can be proud of. Feelings follow actions.

I can't do everything but I can do something to help somebody. And what I can do I will do. I wish I could do more.

I stand in the mist and cry, thinking of myself standing in the mist and crying, and wondering if I will ever be able to use this experience in a book.

Be persistent. Success is not far away.

My God, Justin, do you hate him so?""Bah!" said his Grace..."does one hate an adder? Because it is venomous and loathsome one crushes it underfoot, as I shall crush this Comte.

But who cares? I can honestly look back and realize that everything happened for a reason. Everything that fell apart has fallen back into place beautifully and magically.

It doesn't have to make sense, it just has to sound like it does.

- Some men think because they are afraid to do. - There is a difference between fear and caution.

There's no difference between one's killing and making decisions that will send others to kill. It's exactly the same thing, or even worse.

When I was growing up, my parents always told me that I had to do what I thought was right and not listen to other people. That was hard for me.

He turn'd his charger as he spake, Upon the river shore, He gave his bridle reins a shake, Said, "Adieu for evermore, my love, And adieu for evermore."

Shake It Up definitely teaches kids about the importance of reaching for your dreams and setting high goals. It also teaches great lessons about friendship and family.