Today I have grown taller from walking with the trees.

Karle Wilson Baker

To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves–there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.

Joan Didion

Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in.

Napoleon Bonaparte

I have no platitudes for you… Every day of your lives is practice in becoming the person you want to be. No instantaneous miracle is suddenly going to occur and make you brave and courageous and true.

Audre Lorde

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can still come out of it.

Maya Angelou