Iyanla Vanzant Quotes

I just try to do my best and make the best judgments I can.

A nice person is a 'yes' person, whereas a good person is a person who accepts their responsibility in things and moves forward and tries to constantly evolve and isn't afraid to say no or challenge someone or be honest or truthful.

I really try my best to be the person I want other people to be.

I've just tried to grow up in the most natural and gradual process that I possibly can and make choices I feel are right for me and my fans.

I will make it a point to voice my opinions. But if I am at fault, I will also apologise.

Humility leads to strength and not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them.

To accuse others for one's own misfortunes is a sign of want of education. To accuse oneself shows that one's education has begun. To accuse neither oneself nor others shows that one's education is complete.

Where I didn't have the maturity and the compassion to consider other people's needs, I did a lot of damage.

Character is the result of two things: mental attitude and the way we spend our time.

The family teaches us about the importance of knowledge, education, hard work and effort. It teaches us about enjoying ourselves, having fun, keeping fit and healthy.

I stand by every decision I've made throughout my career and my life, good or bad, up or down.

Character isn't something you were born with and can't change, like your fingerprints. It's something you weren't born with and must take responsibility for forming.

I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people.

I try to be the best man I can for the day.

Ask yourself: was there anything I could have done to prevent the situation? If the answer is yes, do something now and become a better person for it.

Making me into a role model is placing too much importance on what I see as a work in progress.

It is a true man's part not to err, but it is also noble of a man to perceive his error.

I love being irreverent. But I hate being irrelevant. I love being irreverent because at the end of the day your actions belie your intentions.

I take ownership of every mistake I've ever made.

To remain a credible leader, I must always work first, hardest, and longest on changing myself. This is neither easy nor natural, but it is essential.

I don't think I'm old enough or experienced enough to give anyone any guidance. All I would like say is that as long as you're having fun, I think you're doing the right thing.

Do I get up every morning and ask: am I doing the things that I believe in and am I doing them for the best possible motives? Yes. Unambiguously yes.

I'm incredibly articulate, thoughtful and moral, and I think about what I do. I want to be known for doing something good.

I don't think I'm bad for people. If I did think I was bad for people, I would go back to driving a truck, and I really mean this.

Nobody's perfect, but I hold myself accountable. I think about the choices I make because they not only affect me, they affect all of my fans and my family.