"I am my mother's child, and when I came into the world I was a little dark thing."
Family
"I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her."
Love
"My life is just going in one direction, and it's getting better every day."
Life
"I'm a very sentimental person. That's probably why I sing so much about my feelings."
Music
"You can fall in love in an instant. It just takes looking at the right person."
Love
"I'm not going to waste my energy on people who don't really care."
Strength
"I do love being on my own. I'm not lonely; I am just alone."
Solitude
"Growing up is hard, and life is harder still."
Life
"I love the idea of living a very long life and getting married."
Hope
"Music is my passion. If I didn't have it, I don't know where I would be."
Music
"Don't you dare, for a second, take it seriously. It's just a bit of fun."
Humor
"I believe in fate and karma, and that things work out the way they're supposed to."
Faith
"Being sad and being happy are different things."
Happiness
"I'm not going to compromise on my artistry or my life."
Art
"I've never been a believer in limitation."
Courage
"Life gives you so much pressure in a good way to form yourself."
Strength
"I want a family and kids, but I want to do it when I'm ready."
Family
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead."
Love
"You learn from the people you love."
Relationships
"I'm not interested in selling out; I'm interested in living."
Truth
"My aim is to entertain, move, and inspire people."
Inspiration
"I think the most important thing is honesty."
Truth
"I want to be remembered for my music."
"I've always been interested in how people work together."
Leadership
"Life is about making an impact on people."
Life
"I don't regret anything I've done."
Wisdom
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Time
"I believe in hard work and dedication."
Work
"Every person has a story, and every story is important."
Philosophy
"I want to inspire people to take control of their lives."
Motivation