Bert Lance Quotes

I feel like the bad times have fired me up: you have to turn negativity into positivity.

Every time somebody calls me out or tries to start something, it's motivation.

Up you mighty race!

I turned sadness into an anthem for not letting anything or anyone slow you down.

Miranda was built by her haters.

All the people who knock me down, only inspire me to do better.

It gives one hope, this great strength of Africa.

I really struggle with that feeling of helplessness. That's why I really try to get my blogs, and even myself, to point to the positive and look at all the inspiring things that are happening.

I support women, men, anybody who is in a place that's not their strongest and who is ready to push forward.

When I hear people boo, that just makes me want to go out there and work harder.

I'm all about unity and loving your neighbor... If somebody told me when I was growing up that the music I was listening to was stupid, and I listened to them, I wouldn't be where I am today.

When people criticize me, instead of putting my head down, it gives me energy to do even more.

We're not going to pay attention to the silliness and the petty comments. And quite frankly, women have joined me in this effort, and so it's not about appearances. It's about effectiveness.

If we all had a little bit of Michael Jackson in us, I think it would make the world a better place.

Before you give up hope, turn back and read the attacks that were made on Lincoln.

Leaders lead. They don't divide; they don't create a climate that is poisonous.

Reality is something you rise above.

I want to be a role model and I want to show kids that you can be strong and overcome adversity.

Defeat should never be a source of discouragement but rather a fresh stimulus.

A person, who no matter how desperate the situation, gives others hope, is a true leader.

I pray they will carry on in spite of that dreadful monster prejudice, and with patience, courage, fortitude and perseverance achieve success for themselves.

Life becomes inspiring, not in spite of the problems and the hard hits, but because of them.

South Africa, so utterly improbably, is a beacon of hope in a dark and troubled world

Obama provides hope. Whether he does anything, the hope that he provides for a nation and outside of America is enough. Just being who he is. You're the first black president. If he speaks on any issue or anything, he should be left alone.

You can get knocked down, and it hurts and it leaves scars. But if you're a leader, the people you've counted on will help you up. And if you're a leader, the people who count on you need you on your feet.