"Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act."

"I don't care if the whole world is against you or teasing you or saying you are not gonna make it. Believe in yourself, no matter what."

"Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves, vanity to what we would have others think of us."

"Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion."