“One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals. And so when I hear about negative and false attacks, I really don't invest any energy in them, because I know who I am.” 
― Michelle Obama

“Never run from the enemy, tackle them” 
― Victoria Addino

“Our business in life is not to succeed, but to continue to fail in good spirits.” 
― Robert Louis Stevenson

“You rarely win, but sometimes you do.” 
― Harper Lee

“Most men either compromise or drop their greatest talents and start running after, what they perceive to be, a more reasonable success, and somewhere in between they end up with a discontented settlement. Safety is indeed stability, but it is not progression.” 
― Criss Jami

“Be curious about the world in which you live. Look things up. Chase down every reference. Go deeper than anybody else--that's how you'll get ahead.” 
― Austin Kleon

“Participate in your dreams today. There are unlimited opportunities available with this new day. Take action on those wonderful dreams you've had in your mind for so long. Remember, success is something you experience when you act accordingly.” 
― Steve Maraboli

“Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want.” 
― Steve Maraboli