“Once I learned to like me more than others did, then I didn't have to worry about being the funniest or the most popular or the prettiest. I was the best me and I only ever tried to be that.”
"I’ll stick to finding the funny in the ordinary because my life is pretty ordinary and so are the lives of my friends — and my friends are hilarious."
- Issa Rae
Happiness
"There’s so much creativity in brokeness, brokeness will have you making it work."
- Issa Rae
Creativity
""There’s so much creativity in brokeness, brokeness will have you making it work.""
- Issa Rae
Creativity
"Just go for it. Whatever it is, don’t be afraid to start it. Nothing is ever perfect, but it can’t be improved until it exists."
- Issa Rae
Ambition
""I thrive on obstacles. If I'm told that it can't be done, then I push harder.""
- Issa Rae
Determination
"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."
- Nathaniel Branden
Self-esteem
"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."
- Les Brown
Self-esteem
"You are your best thing."
- Toni Morrison
Self-esteem
"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."
- Nobito
Self-esteem
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
Self-esteem