Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. –Maya Angelou

In order to write about life first you must live it.– Ernest Hemingway

The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything.– Frank Sinatra

You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame. –Erica Jong

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. –Amelia Earhart

The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. –Ralph Waldo Emerson

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.  Live the life you have imagined. –Henry David Thoreau

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. –Chinese Proverb

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. –Helen Keller

Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see. –Confucius

You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. — Mae West

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.– Thomas A. Edison

If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.– Albert Einstein

Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there. — Will Smith

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. – Steve Jobs

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.” – Margaret Mead

Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Breathe, let go, and remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” – Oprah Winfrey

If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” – Gail Sheehy

Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” – Brian Tracy

It needs to be said and heard—it’s okay to be who you are.” – Hailee Steinfeld