"My move was controversial because it stepped on a few toes"

"Success is built on persistence, patience and consistence"

"Life is going to be challenging, unfair and difficult. Whatever happens, make sure you never ever give up."

"Turbulent times taught me a lot about life. I learned that some of life’s brightest moments come in the darkest hours…"

"When things are tough, I remind myself of what big dreams, faith and optimism can produce."

"Human beings have a tendency to be mean to others in order to feel better about themselves."

"The world out there will test your ethics and therefore teach you ethics every day."

"You do not have to agree with me. A disagreement does not mean that we are enemies or that we have to be disrespectfu…"

"Go ahead and be ambitious, but be ready for the hard work."

"Transformation must happen in a way that sees disadvantaged communities receive the resourcing they need."