One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.

Nothing will work unless you do.

A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.

Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style

If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.

You may shoot me with your words, you may cut me with your eyes, you may kill me with your hatefulness, but still, like air, I'll rise!

No, I do not weep at the world. I'm too busy sharpening my oyster knife.

There are two types of people on this earth

By speaking in a competent and confident way, your message will sound more relevant and appropriate, reflecting you in a favorable light.

But the sunshine aye shall light the sky, As round and round we run; And the truth shall ever come uppermost, And justice shall be done.

It's so hard sometimes, living in this world. But I know from experience, it can always get better if you're willing to ask for help.

It is possible to think that the Internet will be a net positive for society while admitting that there are significant downsides - after all, it's not a revolution if nobody loses.

We have very similar brains. But they come out in different personalities.

Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.

I'm not saying I'm God. But as far as lyrics, I'm God MC.

People watch me, waiting for me to slip up, so my privacy has gone - but that's a price you pay.