One day I decided that I was beautiful and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. It doesn't have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see.

Gabourey Sidibe

I got made fun of constantly in high school. That's what built my character. That's what makes you who you are. When you get made fun of, when people point out your weakness, that's just another opportunity for you to rise above.

Zac Efron

Saying no doesn't make you a bad person. Saying no doesn't make you mean. Saying no is a healthy boundary that protects your time and your energy. Be honest about who and what matters to you.

Mel Robbins

Men who think that a woman's past love affairs lessen her love for them are usually stupid and weak.

Marilyn Monroe

All I can do is follow my instincts, because I'll never please everyone.

Emma Watson

Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.

Toni Morrison