"It is in the character of growth that we should learn from both pleasant and unpleasant experiences."

"Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do."

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."

"The most difficult thing is not to change society — but to change yourself."

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."