Don't put yourself down just to avoid criticism, to please others, or to show your "kindness". The world needs light, not mediocrity.

Paulo Coelho

He only moves toward the perfection of his art whose criticism surpasses his achievement.

Leonardo da Vinci

I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that.

Lauren Bacall

Do not live to satisfy the expectations of others.

Ichiro Kishimi

You are not your illness. You have an individual story to tell. You have a name, a history, a personality. Staying yourself is part of the battle.

Julian Seifter

It is only in our darkest hours that we may discover the true strength of the brilliant light within ourselves that can never, ever, be dimmed.

Doe Zantamanta