Everyone can taste success when the going is easy, but few know how to taste victory when times get tough.

A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.

Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Sometimes the smallest push leads to the greatest triumph.

Success is not about living up to society's standards; it's about living up to your own authentic truth.

I seek constantly to improve my manners and graces, for they are the sugar to which all are attracted.

It makes no difference how many peaks you reach if there was no pleasure in the climb.