Resilience Quotes

Life and love go on, let the music play.

So I simply don't buy the concept of "Generation X" as the "lost generation." I see too many good kids out there, kids who are ready and willing to do the right thing, just as Jack was. Their distractions are greater, though. There's no more simple life with simple choices for the young.

It just took the right time. I was fully confident that I was going to see Sam Phillips and to record for him that when I called him, I thought, I'm going to get on Sun Records. So I called him and he turned me down flat. Then two weeks later, I got turned down again. He told me over the phone that he couldn't sell gospel music so - as it was independent, not a lot of money.

You feel your strength in the experience of pain.

When I'm not feeling my best I ask myself, 'What are you gonna do about it?' I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into a better me.

I embrace mistakes. They make you who you are.

I've had years of teasing about my red hair, but I definitely think it toughened me up. If you're ginger, you end up pretty quick-witted.

I'll continue to try and balance like a circus act. And I will just fight to always tell the truth. Even if it's difficult.

Sometimes if you want to achieve something great, there will be curveballs. You just have to dodge them every once in a while.

Keep your eyes on the finish line and not on the turmoil around you.

A strong spirit transcends rules.

I take everything that comes and let it bounce right off me because I know the time will come when nobody will be able to speak falsely.

I'm telling you, people. Everyday we wake up is another blessing. Follow your dreams and don't let anyone stop you. Never say never.

Haters will say what they want, but their hate will never stop you from chasing your dream.

Hey Belieber, never lower your head to anyone who criticizes you, your crown can not drop my princess.

Fight and push harder for what you believe in, you'd be surprised, you are much stronger than you think.

Ignore all hatred and criticism. Live for what you create, and die protecting it.

It's ok to be sad. I've been trained to love my darkness.

I had a boyfriend who told me I'd never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I'd fail. I said to him, 'Someday, when we're not together, you won't be able to order a cup of coffee at the f***** deli without hearing or seeing me.'

It is the same with those who criticize. They desire our blood not our pain. But still I must achieve I must seek truth in all things. I must endure for the power I was sent forth, for the world for the children. But have mercy, for I've been bleeding a long time now.