I prefer to be on the side of losers, the misunderstood or lonely people rather than writing about the strong and powerful.

A pearl never loses its value, not even when covered with dirt.

If we can stand fast while the waves of criticism crash around us, we can transcend their expectations and the way they underestimate our abilities to thrive.

You must walk on water, especially if you don’t know how to swim.

You can blow out a candle, but you cannot blow out a star.

Behind every dark storm is a bright rainbow.