Miranda Hobbes

"I've learned that the hard way is often the only way."

"Control is an illusion, but I'm going to try anyway."

"The right person will appreciate you for who you are, not who they want you to be."

"I'm too logical for my own good, but I wouldn't have it any other way."

"Success requires sacrifice, and I'm willing to make it."

"I don't believe in fate—I believe in hard work."

"The most important thing is to know yourself and be true to that."

"I'm not waiting for my life to begin. It's already begun."

"A good career is better than a good man any day."

"I've learned that you have to be your own advocate."

"The truth, even when it hurts, is always better than a comfortable lie."

"I'm going to keep climbing until I reach the top."

"Real strength is knowing when you're wrong and admitting it."

"The world doesn't owe you anything. You have to take what you want."

"I value my independence more than I value any man."

"Life is about making choices and living with them."

"I'm not afraid of being alone because I like myself."

"Success is sweeter when you achieve it on your own terms."