Simone

“The most powerful determinant of who you are is inside you,” he said. “Professor Steinberg says this is Pygmalion. Think of the story, Tara.” He paused, his eyes fierce, his voice piercing. “She was just a cockney in a nice dress. Until she believed in herself. Then it didn’t matter what dress she wore.”
― Tara Westover, Educated

“that never again would I allow myself to be made a foot soldier in a conflict I did not understand.”
― Tara Westover, Educated

“Your playing small does not serve the world. Who are you not to be great?” —Nelson Mandela”
― Jenifer Lewis, The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir

“Chasing Butterflies Another guy tricked her mind Now she's waiting in the heartbreak line 'Cause she knows it's bound to happen again All she ever really needed was a friend Looking for love in a peaceful smile A little something she can keep for a while Being deceived but she can't tell What's love if it's in Hell? Her heartstrings are always getting a tug And her self-esteem is lower than a rug She can be a Queen, she can be unique She can have the whole Kingdom at her feet What's the rush, my little love? Don't be so quick to give it up There's someone that'll wait for you With a better place that he'll take you to”
― Milo Nowhere, Broken Things