I go in solitude, so as not to drink out of everybody's cistern. When I am among the many I live as the many do, and I do not think I really think; after a time it always seems as if they want to banish myself from myself and rob me of my soul.

Nobody can build the bridge for you to walk across the river of life, no one but you yourself alone. There are, to be sure, countless paths and bridges and demi-gods which would carry you across this river; but only at the cost of yourself; you would pawn yourself and lose. There is in the world only one way, on which nobody can go, except you: where does it lead? Do not ask, go along with it.

Don't discount yourself, no matter what you're doing. Everyone has a unique perspective that they can bring to the world.

Self-esteem comes from being able to define the world in your own terms and refusing to abide by the judgments of others.

Just be you. That's the best advice I can give. There are seven billion people in this world and there is no one like you.

I don't have to prove anything to anyone, I only have to follow my heart and concentrate on what I want to say to the world. I run my world.