"The cosmos doesn’t measure sweat and hours for reward. The cosmos deals in the currencies of joy and satisfaction."

“I didn't worry about it because I kind of felt I left a good message and memory with the people in terms of my work, and I always felt with a good record, I could always come back.”

“God is not looking for extraordinary characters as His instruments, but He is looking for humble instruments through whom He can be honored throughout the ages.”

“As the CEO, I have to take care of the short term, mid term and the long term.”

“I like the feeling that I'm giving young women self-confidence. It sounds so cliched, but it can be very moving.”

“Now before going to a party, I just tell myself to listen with affection to anyone who talks to me... to try to know them without my mind pressing against theirs, or arguing or changing the subject. No. My attitude is: "Tell me more. This person is showing me his soul. It is a little dry and meager and full of grinding talk just now, but presently he will begin to think, not just automatically to talk. He will show his true self. Then he will be wonderfully alive."”

Source : Brenda Ueland (1993). “Strength to Your Sword Arm: Selected Writings”, Holy Cow Press

“Above all, know that ego isn't personal. It isn't who you are. If you consider the ego to be your personal problem, that's just more ego.”

“When I was a 7-year-old girl, in my bedroom, on my karaoke machine, I would sing 'On My Own' or do a one-woman version of 'Les Miserables.”

Source : "Samantha Barks, Eponine In ‘Les Miserables,’ On Winning One Of Hollywood’s Most Coveted Roles". Interview with Christopher Rosen, www.huffingtonpost.com. December 14, 2012.

“Prayer is not only asking, it is an attitude of heart that produces an atmosphere in which asking is perfectly natural, and Jesus says, "every one that asketh receiveth."”