A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because all things in nature are dark except where exposed by the light.

The marble not yet carved can hold the form of every thought the greatest artist has.

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I am possible'

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Make the most of yourself....for that is all there is of you.

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.

Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

I know in my heart that man is good, that what is right will always eventually triumph, and there is purpose and worth to each and every life.

We need never be ashamed of our tears.

If you can't feed a hundred people, then just feed one.

I don't do fashion, I AM fashion.

Though the road's been rocky it sure feels good to me.

Don't stop chasing your dreams, because dreams do come true.

In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.

I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it.

I'll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.

I work hard, and I do good, and I'm going to enjoy myself. I'm not going to let you restrict me.

There are only 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes; its what we do with them that's important.

A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could

A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.