Without inspiration, we’re all like a box of matches that will never be lit.

Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing.

Every time I would think about my purpose, the answers seemed to come in sounds. In melodies. In feelings.

Yes, I've worked hard; and yes, I may have achieved a certain level of success-but I'm very clear about the fact that none of it would be worth it without doing the things that keep me close to God.

It's so important for girls to respect themselves and not put themselves down and say, 'Oh, my life is horrible,' and 'I'm not pretty enough.' How do you know? There's this energy people give off that people can be drawn to.

...I started to realize how many great things could happen by confronting the things that scare you most.

The best thing you can do to set yourself apart is just be yourself. If you're fake, you know people find out who you are later, it's like, 'Well that's not who we thought you were.' Being yourself is where you feel most comfortable and people get, you know, they feel that connection the best. That's the best way to go. You always have to be yourself.