When you write or sing a song that means something to you, you are saying, 'You know what? This is who I am!'

I think the reason that a lot of people have to have a lot of people around is just about being smart and knowing what you want to talk about. I want people to know who I am. Respect is a huge thing - especially in my family. ... If you don't respect people, people aren't going to respect you back. It's just about yourself, you respecting others, and hopefully everyone else will follow that and respect you, as well.

As soon as I read the script for Hannah Montana, I knew it kinda related to me. I wanted to disguise myself as not some celebrity's daughter, just be me and find people that like me for me.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

I always say the minute I stop making mistakes is the minute I stop learning and I've definitely learned a lot.

When you're younger, you're more selfish, because there's so much self-exploration, you're in your own mind.

Jesus is who saved me. He's what keeps me full and whole.