Jean de La Fontaine Quotes

But I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know that if I get tired, somebody is there to hold up the fort. I like knowing that I can't pick a refrigerator alone. God did not make me strong enough to do that.

I completely and utterly rely on my mum. Without my mum, I would not be anywhere at all. I'd literally just be a couch potato.

He means … to keep his hand under our chin to prevent us from drowning, but not to lift our heads out of the water.

Teach the great what is useful to him, be his aid before the people.

I'm of the school that I will direct you if you request it - if you have a question.

The real leader has no need to lead - he is content to point the way.

Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down.

I feel like I have so many middle-aged women who look up to me.

The superior man is the providence of the inferior. He is eyes for the blind, strength for the weak, and a shield for the defenseless. He stands erect by bending above the fallen. He rises by lifting others.

I've always found it not only easy, but enjoyable. It's necessary for us to reach out and I'm speaking for myself here. I certainly have a sense of responsibility to reach out to these people in the theatre who might look to someone like me for some guidance.

Most people don't have so much talent that they can become a success all their own. We all need people to help us and lift us up.

Transformed people transform people.

There's nothing more special than talking in your community, and using your celebrity to uplift people and help them.

There's someone to turn to.

I can't be everywhere, but I'm always in one of my kitchens, and hopefully I'm motivating and inspiring.

Like leaders in many walks of life, my business has been to serve with, and for, others.

My mom is very confident and she was always a role model of mine.

It is reassuring for people to feel they have a boss, someone who knows the answers and has charted the course.

I've been blessed to find people who are smarter than I am, and they help me to execute the vision I have.

Only strength can cooperate. Weakness can only beg.

There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.

Mentorship is critical for young people. Mentorship by others for my children is very high on my agenda.

Leadership and partnership go together.

I'm just trying to be the best I can be. I try to surround myself with people who are strong in areas I'm weak. Which is why I have such a big staff.

I have been tremendously impacted and influenced by my coaches. It's nice to play for people that are going to support you.