It's the presence of others who are smarter, kinder, wiser, and different from you that enables you to evolve. Those are the people to surround yourself with at all times.

I could enjoy the life that I had by virtue of the educational attainment that my grandparents and parents had pursued. Education was always incredibly valued in our family.

Never take no from somebody who cannot say yes.

I realized that even big waves start with small ripples

I looked around and acknowledged that what you see around you is proof of what exists within you.

In moments of uncertainty...i mmerse yourself in the life you would be most proud to live.

Every person has a revolution beating within his or her chest