Amy Poehler

"Your parents will always have an impact on how you see yourself."

"I think it's important to be comfortable being uncomfortable."

"The more you do something, the better you get at it."

"Women are naturally collaborative, and that's something to celebrate."

"Time is precious - don't waste it on things that don't matter to you."

"You need to be willing to be bad at something to get good at it."

"Gratitude is the fastest way to shift your energy."

"The world doesn't owe you anything - you have to create your own opportunities."

"I've learned that people are watching how you handle adversity."

"Art is supposed to make you feel something."

"Find people who make you laugh a little louder, smile a little brighter."

"You don't need permission to be creative."

"The best part of having a baby is someone always thinks you're great."

"Stop apologizing for taking up space."

"You're going to have moments of doubt - that's completely normal."

"Being vulnerable is actually really powerful."

"Your past doesn't define your future."

"Listen more than you talk, and you'll learn more than you would otherwise."

"The things that make you different are the things that make you valuable."

"Building a life is about making conscious choices."

"Peace comes from accepting what you can't control."

"You are allowed to want things for yourself."

"The internet has made it easier to find your people."

"Character is revealed in how you treat people who can't do anything for you."

"Writing is a great way to process your emotions."

"You don't have to be perfect to be worthy of love."

"The moments that scare you the most are usually the ones that matter."

"Your body is not your resume."

"Keep moving forward, even when progress feels slow."

"The people you surround yourself with determine your life."