We need to go inward instead of outward, and learn to trust our own inner guide, preserving our identity and finding the answers from within.

It is vital for artists to nurture and protect that which will make their vision unique.

There is nothing more meaningful than being true to yourself and finding your own voice. Follow your heart and don't let anyone discourage you.

Don't apologize for expressing passion.Don't back down when it comes to your integrity.Don't let anyone undermine your standards for the sake of ease.Be a character of excellence, NOT excuses.

Forgiveness is always worthy because it's worth.

The best gift you can give today is the gift of LOVE!

The essence of independence has been to think and act according to standards from within, not without.

If you don't have talent or preparation for whatever you want to do, you will not be successful in anything.

Maybe violent wickedness can be decapitated, but stupidity has too many heads.

For the first time we have a weapon that nobody has used for thirty years. This gives me great hope for the human race.

I think that any good storytelling lends itself to closing a chapter but also knowing that there's a few more volumes beyond that to dream off of.

I advise writing to oneself. If you don't want to read it, nobody else is going to read it.

I have to earn re-election. Thats the way I see it.