In its flawless grace and superior self-sufficiency I have seen a symbol of the perfect beauty and bland impersonality of the universe itself, objectively considered, and in its air of silent mystery there resides for me all the wonder and fascination of the unknown.

Nine tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time.

By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.

Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth .

Freedom is the greatest fruit of self sufficiency.

Unlike the gold which needed nothing, and must be worshipped in close-locked solitude—which was hidden away from the daylight, was deaf to the song of birds, and started to no human tones—Eppie was a creature of endless claims and ever-growing desires, seeking and loving sunshine, and living sounds, and living movements; making trial of everything, with trust in new joy, and stirring the human kindness in all eyes that looked on her.

Only the self-sufficient stand alone – most people follow the crowd and imitate.

I was offered a job on Wall Street by my uncle. But I wanted to get out. Make-it-on-my-own kinda thing.

Never have I ever needed anybody.

It feels good to be in a place now where I can give back to my community.

I’m just trying to show people that I ain’t gotta ride off no movement. I can ride off myself.

Love, to be real, must always involve some self-sacrifice.

Most of the time I do feel like I need someone else when I’m alone. But I can still get by with just my own company and that makes me a stronger person.

If words suffice not, blows must follow

I had to learn to sew when I was growing up, because nothing else fitted me.

The more we can lower the need for defense, the higher the need for growth.”

If you’re a strong female, you don’t need permission.

I have no fear of death, so I don’t think about it. I love the adrenalin kick that danger brings. Others get their kicks bungee jumping from tall buildings. I’m very, very competitive. I want to be the best at everything I do. It’s not driving – it’s everything – it might be playing my guitar, I try to be the best at it as I possibly can.

Don’t be insecure if your heart is pure.

I’m a free bitch baby.

I am my own sanctuary and I can be reborn as many times as I choose throughout my life.