“When people walk away from you, let them go. You shouldn’t have to talk them into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, or coming to see you … For if they really cared about you in the first place, they would not be going anywhere.”

“There comes a day when you realise turning the page is the best feeling in the world - because you realise there’s so much more to the book than the page you were stuck on.”

“When you know who you are, you don’t look to the world to tell you. Similarly, you don’t fear other people since they cannot take anything from you.”

“And then she told herself, “Stop being so weak. Grow up and get over it.” and then she never felt anything again.”

“Be alone. Eat alone, take yourself on dates, sleep alone. In the midst of this you will learn about yourself. You will grow, you will learn what inspires you. You will cultivate your own dreams, your own beliefs, your own stunning clarity. And when you do meet the right person who makes your cells dance, you will be sure of it because you are sure of yourself.”

“The marks humans leave are too often scars.”

“In order to be free, we must learn how to let go. Release the hurt. Release the fear. Refuse to entertain the old pain.”

“I wish I could go back and tell my teenage self that I was beautiful. But since I can’t, I’m going to say it to you: Every single one of you is unique, beautiful, and worthy of a great life.”