We are all of us stars, and we deserve to twinkle.

Marilyn Monroe

The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.

Coco Chanel

The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.

Maya Angelou

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.

Oprah Winfrey

We are powerful because we have survived.

Audre Lorde

Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit.

E. E. Cummings