Dee Reynolds

"I've learned to be grateful for what I have, even when it's not much."

"Imagination is what gets you through the hard times."

"I don't need to be liked; I need to be respected."

"Power comes from knowing who you are and standing firm."

"I'm not going to let anyone make me feel small."

"Leadership isn't about being the loudest voice in the room."

"Philosophy is just trying to make sense of a senseless world."

"I've read books. I'm cultured. I'm sophisticated."

"Politics aside, people are basically selfish."

"Inspiration comes from the weirdest places if you let it."

"I'm not looking for a prince. I'm looking for an equal."

"Sometimes you have to lose everything to find yourself."

"I'm not going to beg for anyone's attention or affection."

"Progress isn't always linear. It's about moving forward."

"I've learned that people show you who they are; you just have to listen."

"Being practical doesn't make you boring."

"I'm going to create the life I want, with or without help."

"Not everyone deserves a second chance, and that's fair."

"I've got my own back, and that's all I really need."

"Humor is how I deal with the absurdity of life."

"I'm not desperate. I have standards, and they're reasonable."

"Faith in people is overrated. Faith in yourself is essential."

"I'm not going to apologize for wanting more."

"The only person I have to answer to is myself."

"I've been beat down enough. I'm done staying down."

"Health is more important than any of your stupid schemes."

"I'm not the problem here. You guys are."

"Creativity means taking risks, and I'm willing to do that."

"I've got my pride, and nobody's taking that away."

"Life's too short to waste it on people who drain you."