Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.

Success is not about seeking constant external validation; it's about having a deep sense of self-worth and knowing that you are enough, regardless of external validation.

I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars

The purpose of morality is to enjoy yourself and live.

The best slave does not need to be beaten. She beats herself.

Words dazzle and deceive... black words on a white page are the soul laid bare.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.