Nafessa Williams Quotes

When I want to be strong, I think of Beyonce, for sure.

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life - and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do.

The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; in enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not abandon it to his enemy.

I'm ready to conquer anything thrown at me.

My biggest role model right now is Beyonce, just 'cause she is a very, very strong, powerful woman, and that's obviously the number one reason to be inspired by her. She is just killing every game there is to kill.

Be passionate. Be courageous. Be your best.

Don't quack like a duck, soar like an eagle.

I got a tattoo saying, 'Freedom From Fear' because of 'Black Water Transit.'

I don't walk around with fear. I walk around with strength. I believe in cause and effect.

Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.

Go forward, knowing that you are greater than the challenges of your time.

When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.

It's just incredible how people come up to me and say, 'Gabby, you inspire me to do anything I can set my mind to.' It's truly an honor.

I'm now so keenly aware that I have everything to prove and nothing to lose.

Kick ass, Jay

You pick out the big men! I’ll make them brave!”

Giving the gift of courage is contagious.

A good indignation brings out all one's powers.

I want people to really be inspired, to believe they can do whatever they want.

As a young woman, I was fortunate to have the leadership of Jeanette Hayner, the courage of Jennifer Dunn, the faith of Elisabeth Elliot, and the indomitable spirit of Margaret Thatcher to guide and motivate me.

I spent a lot of times sitting in big rooms full of a lot of men and executives thinking, 'What would Oprah say right now?' and trying to channel that as hard as I could. And mostly that was just about having the confidence. If this woman did it, it can be done. And there's no reason for anybody to stop you.

Belief triggers the power to do.

Courage breeds leadership.

I feel like my story could hopefully inspire others who've faced hard times.

I want people to use my story to stand up, be strong-willed and persevere.