“Everything I love I over do.”

It starts with trusting yourself, even if people are telling you you’re too young to trust yourself.

I want to excel at something, to follow through, to not be afraid.

Mental health and family above all things. Period.

I don’t listen to my own music, so to me, it’s awesome that people really like it. I was afraid that it wouldn’t connect with everyone. I’m more appreciative than anything. SZA

I have an abundant amount of love in my life, and I’m grateful for that.

I made this and have too much to say about it.

I wasn’t popular in high school; I had no friends.

There’s something different about growing up black and Muslim, especially in New Jersey. It’s like when I left the mosque and I left my dad, I felt unprotected, but I also felt a weird sense of pride, like I was involved in this other way of living that was cool to me.

Blessed beyond measure to be with people who inspire me and have a vision beyond my wildest dreams.

Father if you don’t take me any further I honor the gifts you’ve given me thus far.

God forever working harder than satan.

My mom didn’t let me eat sugar or candy until I was older.

My anxiety stems from my lack of control no matter what.

I think we all do: I think we wonder if we’re supposed to be here if we’re doing the right thing, if we even want to be here. At least, I do all the time.

I make bad decisions frequently. They’re fun.

I don’t want to speak negativity into existence.

My definition of God is the ever-present essence of love.

I think we learn some of the greatest lessons in life from animals, whether it’s love, suffering, or the value of silence.

None love the messenger who brings bad news.

Love of power, operating through greed and through personal ambition, was the cause of all these evils.

[on sexual politics] The Golden Rule works for men as written, but for women it should go the other way around. We need to do unto ourselves as we do unto others.

You’ve got to change your evil ways, baby, before I start loving you.

You are alone with everything you love.

O God, how lovely still is life!