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.

The most important thing you will ever give your children is a little of your time.

Determination is frequently found in failure, but it is never found in defeat.

To hate is to deprive oneself of energy better spent on worthwhile endeavors.

The only true failure is failure to try.

Real friends tell you the truth...even when you want them to shut up.

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