Scottie Thompson Quotes

Spending too much time focused on others' strengths leaves us feeling weak. Focusing on our own strengths is what, in fact, makes us strong.

I think every individual has his or her own power, and it's a matter of working, taking time and defining what that power is.

When I learnt to write I became my own master, I became very strong, and that strength is with me to this very day.

I'm quite a strong person, and I've become even stronger.

Modelling has given me so much confidence.

I started writing for myself because I know how to write for myself. I know how to show what I can do.

When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

The secret to happiness is freedom... And the secret to freedom is courage.

I love acting because it's empowering. It empowers me.

For me, the stronger ground I have in my personal life, then the more will I have to fight the good fight.

We're going to be human, and we are going to make mistakes, but you really should understand the power that you have and embrace it in a positive way.

You must rouse into people's consciousness their own prudence and strength, if you want to raise their character.

My job is to bring out in people what they wouldn't dare do themselves.

For me, 'Rent' was all about coming out of myself, finding out who I was, learning the power I could have as a performer. And 'Wicked' was about harnessing all that strength.

My voice is stronger today than ever.

Know your power.

Whether it's writing a monologue or writing standup or writing a screenplay or writing a play, I think staying involved in the creation of your own work empowers you in a way, even if you don't ever do it. It gives you a sense of ownership and a sense of purpose, which I think as an actor is really important.

Even within the last three or four years, I have a greater ability to communicate, I think. I have more courage to show the stuff... And it does take courage.

Try to look at your weakness and convert it into your strength. That's success.

Whether or not cutting my hair was the right decision, it empowered me.

A true knowledge of ourselves is knowledge of our power.

Use each interaction to be the best, most powerful version of yourself.

I love who I am, and I encourage other people to love and embrace who they are. But it definitely wasn't easy - it took me a while.

The song 'Wolf Eyes,' I wrote because I felt like I was such a kitten. I want to be more of a wolf. I want to be stronger and more independent. I sort of wrote the song for that.

I've never been able to lift my own weight, and the day when you have that capacity, it's pretty empowering!