There's no way to convince people of your greatness. Whatever it is that you want to be, you have to know it inside and knife-fight your way to your dream.

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Bare your struggles very close to your heart and have them be a part of you that you’re proud of instead of something that you’re ashamed of.

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Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me!

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It's always wrong to hate, but it's never wrong to love.

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You have to be unique, and different, and shine in your own way.

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Never be afraid to dream.

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I'm obsessively opposed to the typical.

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My new year's resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.

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Rejoice and love yourself today 'Cause baby, you were born this way.

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We need fantasy to survive because reality is too difficult.

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