I embrace my blackness, just as I do my conservatism and my Christianity, but I don’t want to be defined or pigeonholed by any one of the many elements that make up my character.

As a writer, I had learned a lot on ‘Margin Call’ about embracing the weaknesses of a narrative and of a project. A story always has an inherent narrative weakness.

Never be afraid to take a risk. Great things come from stepping out of your comfort zone.

Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. Amen

The future arches above us all like a giant question mark, looming or embracing by whims and turns.

You know, Motorcycle Diaries has no incredible stories, no sudden plot twists, it doesn’t play that way. It’s about recognizing that instance of change and embracing it.

People in this world shun people for being great, for being a bright color, for standing out. But the time is now, to be OK with being the greatest you.

I think I have always known it, but I didn’t really know there was a name for it, or that it was different, but I have always felt inclined towards women. I have felt inclined towards men – not as deeply or sexually as towards women – but I’m definitely attracted to men.

That which is now called natural philosophy, embracing the whole circle of science, of which astronomy occupies the chief place, is the study of the works of God, and of the power and wisdom of God in his works, and is the true theology.”

Living a spiritual life isn’t about moving past the pain and suffering, but instead embracing it. When we honor our suffering we become safe enough to face the dark corners and bring them to the light.

At the time, it was a really funny joke [Fluffy] and I went back and forth with going against the joke or embrace it. I decided to embrace it and now we’re talking about it, so it was a good call.

I see a Latino comic as someone who can only perform for Latino audiences, … I cross the board.

I’m not ashamed of who I am or what I’ve been through. I’m proud of it. And that’s what makes me who I am.

I started riding the whole ‘fluffy’ train, and it’s a cute word and socially a lot more acceptable than someone saying is fat or obese. If you call a girl ‘fat,’ yo, she’ll raise hell, but if you say, ‘Aw girl, look at you, you’re fluffy,’ there’s almost a sexy appeal to it.

To truly love someone, you must love their flaws and imperfections as much as their strengths.

The world is full of wonder and magic. Don’t let cynicism rob you of experiencing life’s miracles.

Embrace your uniqueness and stay true to yourself, because you are enough just as you are.

In a world that tries to reduce you to just one thing, remember you are a multifaceted individual capable of so much.

There are those who hate Christianity and call their hatred an all-embracing love for all religions.

Let all-embracing thoughts for all beings be yours.

Start embracing the life that is calling you and use your life to serve the world.

When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up. Let your reason get you back up.

The Truth That Will Set Men Free, Is The Truth Men Don’t Want To Hear.

I advise you to say your dream is possible and then overcome all inconveniences, ignore all the hassles and take a running leap through the hoop, even if it is in flames.

You have to be willing to allow the person you are today to die so that you can give birth to the person you are meant to become.

It has been said, most people die at age 25 and don’t get buried until they are 65. Make an effort to live your life to the fullest.

I’m just starting to scratch the surface of what really makes me happy and it’s taken me a while to admit that acting like a little child and being a jerk and a punk is fun.

Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

I’ve always loved you, and when you love someone, you love the whole person, just as he or she is, and not as you would like them to be.