"Hope is the power that gives a person the confidence to step out and try."

"Life is about balance. Be kind, but don’t let people abuse you. Trust, but don’t be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself."

"It's not where you start or even what happens to you along the way that's important. What is important is that you persevere and never give up on yourself."

"God shall be my hope, my stay, my guide and lantern to my feet."

"Dare to think for yourself."

"The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us."