It is in the knowledge of the true conditions of our life that we must draw our strength to live and our reasons to act.

Let nothing define us. Let nothing subjugate us. Let freedom be our very substance.

One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.

To will oneself free is already to have freed oneself.

Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.

-- William James

Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.

-- Marcus Aurelius

There are two ways for a painter: the broad and easy one or the narrow and hard one.

-- Mary Cassatt

If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.

-- Anita Roddick

Fear inaction more than you fear failure from taking on a challenge.

-- Sōichirō Honda

I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.

-- Elon Musk