“A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.”

Don’t mistake silence for weakness. Smart people don’t plan big moves out loud.

“You only live one but if you do it right, once is enough.”

“If you don’t know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn.”

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. (Pele)

You don’t have to defend or explain your decisions to anyone. It’s your life. Live it without apologies.

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen you may learn something new.”

“Why don’t you focus on where you’re going and less on where you came from?”

“Show your anger when needed. People need to know what irritates you and what doesn’t. But, crucially, remain internally calm. Your anger is only a tool. Don’t become its puppet.”

A winner is a dreamer who never gives up

“To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.”

“If it’s important you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.”