"Good things aren't supposed to just fall into your lap. God is very generous, but He expects you to do your part first."

"I hope for better things, and I thank God the world is also full of people who want to be genuine and kind."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."

"I was raised to believe that you're safe in God's hands. But I don't feel safe with myself."

"Truth always prevails. And I believe in that. I believe in God."

"There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me."