Markus Zusak Quotes

I had to learn to have confidence.

Once I've learned all those things and gotten through the hard times, I come out feeling really powerful.

You're on your own now. You are not helpless. You will find your way.

I believe my past is my strength.

When you finally understand who you are, ages 6 through 60 will understand who you are. Because when they see a person that's come through all that I've come through, still standing, it's amazing.

I'm not gonna apologize for who I am and what I've gone through.

There are no makeovers in my books. The ugly duckling does not become a beautiful swan. She becomes a confident duck able to take charge of her own life and problems.

I had to find the courage to turn my life around.

It's really amazing when you discover how strong you actually are and what you really can accomplish.

Growing up, when I was younger, I didn't feel all that tough or smart or strong. As I got older, I was able to discover my own strength.

It took time for me to step away and become an independent thinker so that wherever I am in the world, I understand who I am and that nothing's impossible.

You find strength in your moments of weakness.

As soon as people decide to confront a problem, they realize that they are far more capable than they thought they were.

Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own savior, Standing on my own two feet.

The power of effecting changes for the better is within ourselves, not in the favorableness of circumstances.

A feeling of confidence and personal power comes from facing challenges and overcoming them.

Too many girls follow the line of least resistance, but a good line is hard to resist.

Look what you've already come through! Don't deny it. Say I'm stronger than I thought I was

Don't worry. Don't apologize. Don't cower behind the defeated security of there is no 'room for someone like me'. There isn't room for any one of us. It's up to you to make a place for yourself in the world. So get to work.

Over the years I’ve worked with countless women who have inspired me with their stories. Beyond makeup, we’ve talked about life-altering events. Everything from the joy of being a new mom to dealing with homelessness and divorce. With each conversation, these women have shown that when you have the will and the heart, almost anything is possible—and that’s what Pretty Powerful is all about.

Find yourself for courage and confidence are as easy as breathing to the person who really knows who he is.

I did get knocked down flat in front of the whole world, and I rose. I didn't run away - I rose right where I'd been knocked down. And then that's how you get to know yourself. You say, hmm, I can get up!

I gradually stopped wondering, ‘What life do I have?' and began to consider, ‘What life can I build?

It made me strong.I took a step back, near my whole self in the mirror.I pushed back my shoulders and raised my chin, my back straight as an arrow.

And this is for Colored girls who have considered suicide, but are moving to the ends of their own rainbows.