"Yes, I am powerful. I am more powerful than my mind can even digest or understand."
Beyonce

Also not a quote or if it is not directly.
Humility is my key to happiness. Being humble is not thinking you are less than others. It is also knowing that you are not BETTER than others as well.
I am me. I can be better and I could be worse. Each day I accept that I have faults and gifts. And so does everyone else. We are equal..just different. Once I realize that I am not better or worse than everyone else it takes so much pressure off of me, and the sadness of being less than goes away. Sure I have days when I have to remind myself of this..as I am not perfect now or will I ever be..THANK GOD But it gives me a self awareness that gives me peace.

"The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all" - Mulan

"The past can hurt, but the way I see it you can either run from it or learn from it." - Lion King

"Forget quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile." - Audrey Hepburn

"Nothings is impossible, the world itself says I'm possible." - Audrey Hepburn

Appreciate the incredible opportunity you have to become fit. You have to prepare your meals, but many have no meals to prepare. It's hard to train before or after work, but many are out of work. Lifting weights takes effort, but some can't even lift their body from a wheelchair or bed. This is a privilege, so make the absolute most you can out of it. From that perspective, there are no failures—only opportunities. - bodybuilding.com article about 50 Cent

Some of my favorites that are short and to the point...


Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.

When your ex says "you'll never find anyone like me" Reply with "That's the Point!"

Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.

Being Honest may not get you a lot of friends but it will always get you the right ones.

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared. ~ Buddha

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~ Eskimo Proverb

"Dios nunca se atrasa, ni se adelanta. El siempre está a tiempo." ("God is never late, or ahead. He is always on time")

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe

And this one.. it's a bit lengthy, but speaks volumes:

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley