“ When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points. ”

“ As I review the events of my past life I realize how subtle are the influences that shape our destinies. ”

“ Most persons are so absorbed in the contemplation of the outside world that they are wholly oblivious to what is passing on within themselves. ”

“ Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more. ”

“ Everyone should consider his body as a priceless gift from one whom he loves above all, a marvelous work of art, of indescribable beauty, and mystery beyond human conception, and so delicate that a word, a breath, a look, nay, a thought may injure it. ”

“ We cannot live better than in seeking to become better. ”

“ Let him who would move the world first move himself. ”

“ To find yourself, think for yourself. ”

“ The unexamined life is not worth living. ”

“ Although I'm only fourteen, I know quite well what I want, I know who is right and who is wrong. I have my opinions, my own ideas and principles, and although it may sound pretty mad from an adolescent, I feel more of a person than a child, I feel quite independent of anyone. ”

“ I think a lot, but I don't say much. ”

“ i was born a bitch. i was born a painter. ”