When the world grinds you down, bent to tear you apart, cling to what you hold dear, and stay true to your heart. For the world has a way to dismantle your cause, to exploit what you lack and expose all your flaws. But when every layer of your being is gone, and it seems there's no point anymore to go on; just remember one thing, at the end of the day, when you have self-respect they can't take that away.

Commitment is taking the first step, even if it means falling the rest of the way down.

To gain the acceptance of your peers is an admirable task, but to truly accept yourself requires a much higher standard.

Dignity is the reward of obeying your heart.

It has always been, and will always be true; those who do the most good suffer more than most do.

From a family tree that has healthy roots, there emerge hearty leaves and most beautiful fruits.

No degree of worldly darkness can extinguish the glow of a soul's inner light.