Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. Helen Keller

RIP  PRINCE

Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people. 
Prince

Don't gain the world and lose your soul; wisdom is better than silver or gold. 

Bob Marley

We come in many different shapes and sizes, and we need to support each other and our differences. Our beauty is in our differences. 
Carre Otis

If you know you are on the right track, if you have this inner knowledge, then nobody can turn you off... no matter what they say. 
Barbara McClintock

Our time here is magic! It's the only space you have to realize whatever it is that is beautiful, whatever is true, whatever is great, whatever is potential, whatever is rare, whatever is unique, in. It's the only space. Ben Okri

I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature. 
Paulo Coelho