Quotes and more from the 2019 Cubs Convention

The 2019 Cubs Convention began Friday night with the traditional opening ceremony and the talk-show format "Friday Night with Ryan Dempster."

Cubs players also had plenty to say to reporters before everything began. Here are a few quotes.

Javier Baez:

"We know what we've got. We know our players and we know our talent. We've just got to compete more as a team and not worry about the other team. It's going to be great. Baseball can go either way."

Kris Bryant:

"Sometimes you don't get what you want, and it's kind of good for us to go through that and get our teeth kicked in a little bit on our field in Game 163 and the wild-card game," Kris Bryant said Friday.

Bryant was supposed to be joined by his Vegas pal Bryce Harper, the prominent free agent who supposedly craved being in a Cubs uniform. But that's not happening, and the Cubs will win or lose with the same crew, for better or worse.

"Honestly, I understand some of the fan frustration," Bryant said. "But as a player, that feels pretty good knowing your owner and president and GM all trust the team we have. That means something to us, knowing that we don't really need another addition because the talent that we have is pretty dang good. I like the team we have.

"A lot of these guys have been on that World Series team, and I think we'll come out and show everybody what we're made of."

For more on KB, including discussion of his health (he says he's 100 percent), check out this transcript of his remarks posted by MLB.com Cubs beat writer Jordan Bastian.

Yu Darvish:

"I don't feel any pain," Darvish said Friday at the Cubs Convention. "I feel strong. I'm throwing from 120 feet now."

Theo Epstein, on Addison Russell:

"If he's booed, I think people have the right to boo," Epstein said. "And if he lives up to the standards we set out for him and earns his way back into a Cubs uniform, that's all he deserves is an opportunity to earn people's trust back, the organization's trust, the players' trust, the fans' trust.

"He doesn't deserve to be welcomed back unconditionally or with open arms. But I think the conditional second chance affords him enough of an opportunity to earn people's trust back and change his life and change his story. There have been more than a dozen players that have returned from domestic violence suspensions, and many of them represent success stories as far as their lives going forward."

Russell won't be eligible to return from the suspension until May 3 if he remains on the roster.

"I'm not saying it's going to happen," Epstein said. "We're probably in the top of the second inning of this story. (Russell) has a ton of work ahead of him, and it may not work. And if it doesn't, we will move on instantaneously. But if it does …"

The last paragraph of that quote is most interesting. As you know, I have gone on record as saying the Cubs ought to move on from Russell. It seems to me that by saying "if it doesn't (work out), we will move on instantaneously," that Epstein is acknowledging that the Russell situation is a difficult one for the ballclub and they might not be able to continue to have him on the team. There were reports earlier this offseason that they did attempt to trade him and had some interest, only to have an unnamed team back off after further revelations from Russell's former wife and a former girlfriend.

So it would appear that this story is not over.

Bryant again, on Harper and Manny Machado:

"I'm his friend," Bryant said. "That's his business, and it's a good time for him and his family. I'm not going to be another one of the guys who asks him where he's going to sign."

Bryant, however, did say it was "really weird" and "not good" that Harper and Manny Machado — the other superstar free agent this offseason — haven't signed with spring training less than a month away.

"Two of the best players in the game, and (teams) have very little interest in them, from what I hear," Bryant said. "It's not good. It's something that's going to have to change. I know a lot of the other players are upset about it."

It will be interesting to see what management has to say to fan questions during the day Saturday. As such, use this thread for commentary as the day goes on. We'll have wraps here later in the day and tomorrow on the events at the convention.

Twenty-First Century Life Lessons We Can Still Take From Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin in London. April 1969. (Photo by Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)Getty

There are two quotes that, to many, represent the essence of Janis Joplin:

The first is, "Don't compromise yourself, you are all you've got."

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The second is, "To be true to myself, to be the person that was on the inside of me, and not play games. That's what I'm trying to do mostly in the whole world, is not bulls**t myself and not bulls**t anybody else."

Joplin, who died in 1970 at the age of 27, would have been 76 this month. In honor of her birthday and the release that day, January 19, on BroadwayHD of the Tony-winning smash play, A Night With Janis Joplin, I spoke with her younger siblings, Michael and Laura, as well as Mary Bridget Davies, star of the Broadway play.

Joplin's legacy as one of the great vocalists and personalities in rock history is unquestioned. Over the years when I've spoken to other artists the array of talents who have taken from or admire Joplin is immense.

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler told me, "I emulated Janis Joplin."

"What touched me about her was she really didn't care what her voice sounded like as long as it expressed the emotion she was trying to convey. And that really inspired me vocally," Evanescence's Amy Lee told me.

Asked who he would want to work with, Skrillex said, "You know who I'd love to make a song with, Janis Joplin. She's killer, her vibe and her voice and her energy is just stellar."

Nothing of this is surprising. Melissa Etheridge, Pink, Alicia Keys, Florence Welch, Leann Rimes, Natalie Cole and Jeff Buckley are just some of the numerous artists who have been influenced by Joplin.

What was more surprising can be found in the above quotes from Joplin. Talking with her siblings and Davies, who got to go into the mind of Joplin on a nightly basis, one recurring theme that emerged was how many of the beliefs Joplin held are as relevant and timely today as they were then.

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Certainly, her unyielding refusal to compromise and believe in herself, and as a result, always present her true self, are remarkably pertinent in an era where so many people, including musicians, present false senses of self on social media.

"I think Janis provided strength, as well as validation to people. She helped them stand up for themselves because they saw her doing it for herself and speaking her truth," her younger sister Laura, who was 21 when Janis dies, says. "So I think she was fundamentally important to people for that."

Michael Joplin, who was 17 when his sister passed in 1970, feels a lot of the same vibe both from Janis and her ardent followers.

"Those are the things she stood for -- to be yourself, to support your beliefs and let them roll and let them happen," he says. "Go with those to better yourself. She's very applicable to a lot of women's issues. But she's also very applicable to human issues in that respect. Those have been human struggles forever and ever and I think Janis was very vocal about it at a time that was a new concept. And I think we're still struggling with that in the aspect of how to accept yourself for who you are, warts and all. Let it rock and present what you've got, let it happen."

It certainly is interesting to imagine how a rock star as outspoken as Janis Joplin would have navigated the social media age. Davies has very strong opinions on how that might have gone.

"I just don't think she would have the time for it. And I also think she would drive up to everybody's house who said anything sideways about her and want to beat the crap out of them," Davies says laughing. "I think Janis probably would've been like, 'No' to all that and it would've worked in her best interest because despite her not wanting to be part of it it's kind of like an elusive lover. She would have been hounded for not doing it. So she would've gotten the press she needed anyway."

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Of course all that is hypothetical, but the one thing Davies and Joplin's siblings agree strongly on is that Janis would've been a strong communicator with those that support her, and that is a lesson not only today's artists can learn from, but many people who have underestimated the value of communication.

"For sure, Janis was a letter writer. So that's an indication she liked the written word and liked being in touch with people," Laura says. "There are plenty of stories of Janis taking time to visit with fans, wanting to connect with people, from the stage or after the show."

As the person who for many has projected the legacy of Joplin on a nightly basis Davies sees the passion her fans, new and old, convey. She's had fans walk up to her crying. As have both Joplin siblings. What was it about Janis' music that led itself so well to that genuine connection?

"It's honest and it's captivating because we live in a completely false reality right now and everything is manufactured," Davies believes. "When you're willing to connect with them and see them and see what they're there for its intangibly electrifying. It's different every night in every town. She was always so honest and so urgent."

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"I think Janis provided strength, as well as validation to people," Laura says. "She helped them stand up for themselves because they saw her doing it for herself and speaking her truth. So I think she was fundamentally important to people for that. "

Michael credits it partly to her musical diversity, which as he says was "All over the map."

"Janis' taste was all over the map and you look at what she even recorded -- Broadway show tunes, spirituals, rock, soul," he points out.

But he also does believe it was her honesty. "That's one of her hallmarks, her ability to present herself onstage as not anything other than herself. She would get up and just be Janis," he says. "People saw that and were attracted to that. I think it shows in her music, as well as her presentation of the music, her style of dress, just her belief in how to be yourself. And she talked about that countless times, be yourself."

Though again it is speculation, it's hard not to be intrigued by the thought of what Janis Joplin, who would be a year younger than Bob Dylan and a year older than Mick Jagger, might be doing now.

"I think right now she would be doing exactly what Mavis Staples is doing, exactly what Bonnie Raitt is doing," Davies says, "They went away, they had kids, they got their Grammys. Now the blues has become quite a lucrative empire, and I think Janis would just be up there with her cronies. I don't think her life would be her life if it didn't have music up until the day she died, whatever day that was."

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That is another invaluable lesson, find what you love and make it your life.

Janis herself said, "When I sing, I feel like when you're first in love. It's more than sex. It's that point two people can get to they call love, when you really touch someone for the first time, but it's gigantic, multiplied by the whole audience. I feel chills."

Talk to Michael and Laura and you hear them speak first of their sister, then of an unquestioned music icon. And at times, understandably it wasn't always easy for them to listen to the music. Now after so many years they have been able to enjoy it and understand it.

"When I first heard the music, I was just 21 when she died, so a lot of the emotions in the music were not common to my experience of life yet. Now that I'm turning 70 certainly I've run into a range of emotions," Laura says. "And, in that regard, I feel she is both a teacher and a confidante who gives me permission to feel and also lets me know it's fine. And that's the way life is."

Michael says his favorite songs from his sister change all the time because of the glimpses they offer it who she was.

"Sometimes I'm attracted to the 'Mercedes Benz' song because it's so like Janis, so having fun, laughing, acknowledging the craziness of life. This weird dichotomy the ego presents to you and all that silly stuff, and just to be able to laugh at yourself as well. That's a wonderful skill I'm trying to learn how to do," he says. "But the songs that I like over the years have changed a lot. I go from 'Little Girl Blue,' just cause I can really hear her in that and that brings me joy hearing her sing. 'Ball And Chain' is so off the charts, her emotional output on it that I can feel my sister in it. So it brings me closer to her in that respect. And I know why she did 'Me And Bobby McGee,' that was so totally different than everything she'd done before. But she did it because she had a passion in the moment, especially for Kris [Kristofferson]. So it made sense. She really liked the line, 'Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.' I think that was really key in her view o f everything. 'Hey I got nothing left to lose here, let's go for it.' I think it said a lot to her."

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13 Quotes to Help You Overcome Depression and Anxiety

Mental illness is a hard battle to face alone.

These quotes give us inspiration for our fight to overcome depression and anxiety. They let us see that others have been just where we are.

On my own journey of building stronger mental health, I've found these wise and inspiring words to be truly comforting and compassionate. I hope you too find strength in them for your own journey!

1. "Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

It sometimes feels that overcoming a mental illness is one defeat after another: another depressive episode, another panic attack, another bout of anxiety.

It's discouraging — more than discouraging, sometimes. We work hard to build our resilience and coping strategies, only to have our mental illnesses rear their ugly heads yet again.

We mustn't let ourselves believe these setbacks are more important than our progress. We are moving forward, and we will keep moving forward.

Related:​ Do You Really Need a Reason to Be Depressed?

2. "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." — Confucius

My psychologist once told me something that I've never forgotten: resilience isn't never falling; it's the ability to stand up and keep going after we fall. Every time we recover from a low week, an anxious weekend or a bout of panic attacks, we strengthen our resiliency.

And when we do fight our way forward from a setback, we must recognize it for the victory it is.

3. "Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most." — Buddha

Such a cliché, but it's true: every morning is a chance to do better than yesterday, to feel better than yesterday, to become stronger.

And in my case, all my worst demons come out to play at bedtime and at midnight. I'm learning to ignore them, because I know they'll disappear when the sun rises.

Waking in the morning is a chance to start fresh each day. 

Related:​ How Major Depression Affects My Ability to Be a Teacher

4. "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." — Confucius

Of course, the work of each day — each new morning — is immense. Coping with mental illnesses every day — overcoming depression and anxiety — often seems like an insurmountable task. Too difficult; too complex. Especially when you're so tired, so low.

That's why this inspiring quote means so much to me personally. A man moving one stone a day; a steady trickle of water; the gradual effect of the wind.

However you choose to look at it, mountains do fall — in time. Slow progress is infinitely better than no progress at all.

5. "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside of you that is greater than any obstacle." — Christian D. Larson

This is a very difficult idea to accept, or even to consider. Those of us with depression or anxiety often don't have a very high opinion of ourselves, or of what we're capable of.

Related:​ One Thing I've Found To Be True About Treatment-Resistant Depression

And yet, we're still here. Coping with mental illness every single day? That takes immense strength and bravery. (Of course, that's the reason I named my blog The Brave and Strong.)

We're fighting a war with our own minds and even though it often doesn't feel like it, we are winning.

6. "The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths." — Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

And all that work you put in, all those battles with mental illness you win? It doesn't just make you strong; it makes you beautiful.

There are some hard-won gifts that mental illness gives us — empathy, understanding, compassion, sensitivity.

Yes, even sensitivity is a gift: we see others and recognize we may never know all they're going through. Just as we ourselves have faced secret battles, we know others are doing the same.

7. "Start by doing what's necessary, then do what's possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible." — St. Francis of Assisi

Change and progress are difficult. Overcoming depression and anxiety takes work and time. We need to be patient with ourselves and take one step at a time. It's no good pushing too far or too fast; slow and steady wins the race.

When I look back over the past 10 years, I can see that I really have come a long way. There are things I can face now that I truly thought would always be impossible for me. I still have many challenges, but my progress gives me hope of what things might be like in another 10 years.

What is difficult for you now can be overcome; one day, it might not be difficult at all.

8. "Smile, breathe, and go slowly." — Thich Nhat Hanh

Have truer words ever been spoken?

Battling mental illness is constant; we can't just take a holiday from it all, as much as we'd like to. But we can be gentle with ourselves, and give ourselves the time to face our challenges slowly.

Pause. Take a breath. Take stock, and then continue.

9. "You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." — Dan Millman

There are certain realities of having a mental illness that we have to face. I know that, for me, unwanted thoughts and rumination are my biggest challenges. It may never be possible for me to simply not have these thoughts, but I am trying to build barriers between them and my true self.

We don't have to feel we've failed just because we can't control our thoughts. Forgive yourself for the dark images that come into your mind. Don't see it as evidence that your mental illness is winning.

Instead, see how you can have these thoughts and not act on them; have the thoughts, but don't give them control over your emotions and actions. That is the true victory.

10. "Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." — Albert Einstein

Hope is a hard thing to have, especially when we're in the middle of a depressive episode or anxiety relapse. And it's also hard for those of us with a mental illness to "live for today." Instead, we dwell on the past and on what is coming in the future.

So perhaps Einstein's message here might be hard for us to put into practice. But we can try. It may be that hope is a skill we need to learn, and with practice, we will get better at it.

11. "There are far, far better things ahead than anything we leave behind." — C. S. Lewis

Yet another in this collection of quotes about overcoming depression and anxiety that is hard to believe — or, at least, to truly believe, in our hearts.

In my darkest moments, I've believed the future didn't hold anything positive for me. Perhaps you've been there too. Maybe, like me, you decided to keep going anyway, all while believing that "just getting by" was the best you could hope for.

While it's true I still have a lot of fears and anxieties about the future, I now believe my future is positive — at least somewhat positive. I'll have to fight to make it that way, of course.

The difference now is that I've been through the dark and come out the other side enough times to know I can do it again. You can, too; and we'll all building a better future for ourselves because of it. 

12. "You are not your illness." — Julian Seifter

If you take nothing else away from this collection of quotes, please take this one. Write it on your heart, as cheesy as that sounds. Believe it.

It might feel like mental illness is the biggest part of you — that having depression and anxiety is the most significant part of your daily life. I'll be honest: it does for me, even now.

But it does not define you. "You" — your true self — exist beyond mental illness.

You are not your illness.

13. "You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection." — Misattributed to Buddha

And to end on a positive note:

Always remember that you are brave, strong, and worthy of all the good things in life.

Did any of these quotes stand out to you? Let me know in the comments below! Or, let me know some of your favorite quotes about overcoming depression and anxiety!

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Who Needs Prince Charming? Strong Women Reign this Valentine's Day

DENVER, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewelry designer BB Becker noticed a jewelry trend that shows women are taking charge of their own happiness. While his engraved sterling silver creations feature hundreds of inspirational and romantic quotes, one has become a breakout star:

"Strong Women. May we know them, may we raise them, may we be them."

While most marketers focus on the ruffles and ribbons representative of romantic love around Valentine's Day, Becker noticed a distinct shift in consumer behavior. "Based on our sales, we see women are celebrating each other and themselves," he said. "Valentine's Day is no longer just about romance. It's about celebrating the people we love in all kinds of ways."

Women are purchasing pieces from The Strong Women Collection. for their mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and even themselves. "Think about the strongest woman you know. She was probably raised by a woman who was equally strong and if she has a daughter, you know she's being raised to understand her own power as well," said BB. "We've found entire families celebrating their bonds of strength by wearing pieces from this collection."

Infused with StrengthEach piece features distinctive handwritten script by BB's wife, Jo Becker. "She infuses strength, grace, and compassion into her work," said BB. It complements the energy he breathes into the jewelry designs. The artist draws on more than thirty years of experience as a Tai Chi Master to infuse spiritual energy into each piece. "I strive to connect with the universe's divine flow and capture its loving vibrations in each necklace and bracelet."

Valentine's Day GiftsThe Strong Women Collection features sterling silver necklaces and bracelets. From a statement pyramid link bracelet, to a delicate classic necklace, and a casual wrist cord, there is a great gift option for every strong woman in your life.

About BB BeckerEstablished in 2002, BB Becker is a Denver-based jewelry company that uses a proprietary process to inscribe inspirational handwritten quotes on sterling silver creations. Designer BB Becker is a Tai Chi Master who infuses each of his designs with the universal energy of harmony and grace. For more information visit bbbecker.com.  

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Limestone Lad Hurdle horse-by-horse guide and trainer quotes

Get trainer quotes plus our horse-by-horse guide to Sunday's Grade Three Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas.

Preview & trainer quotes

Gavin Cromwell expects to learn more about Espoir D'Allen's potential ambitions after he runs in the Limestone Lad Hurdle at Naas on Sunday.

The son of Voix Du Nord was the star juvenile hurdler in Ireland in the first half of last season, winning his first four starts before disappointing at the inaugural Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown.

Espoir D'Allen missed the rest of the campaign, but has returned seemingly better than ever this term - winning Grade Three prizes at Naas and Limerick respectively - and he will likely be a warm order to complete his hat-trick this weekend.

Cromwell said: "He has a penalty to carry, and it will be his first time going up against older horses, so that is a little bit of an unknown.

"But he seems in good nick at home, and Sunday will tell us more about where we're going with him."

Espoir D'Allen is a best-priced 25-1 for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March, a race for which his owner JP McManus also has the ante-post favourite in dual winner Buveur D'Air.

Cromwell added: "We're just taking it one step at a time.

"The owner obviously has Buveur D'Air. He does have a Champion Hurdle entry, but we'll see what happens on Sunday before we start thinking about that."

Espoir D'Allen concedes 7lb to each of his four rivals, including a former winner of the Punchestown Champion Hurdle and the Irish St Leger in the Willie Mullins-trained Wicklow Brave.

Gordon Elliott is hoping for a bold show from Tombstone, who outran his huge odds when third behind Sharjah in the Ryanair Hurdle at Leopardstown last month.

"He ran a cracker last time and he's been in good form since that run," said Elliott.

"At the weights he doesn't look badly treated, and I hope he can run to the level of form he did at Leopardstown - although I'd say Gavin's horse will be hard to beat."

Jessica Harrington's mare Forge Meadow and Jarob from Gearoid O'Loughlin's yard are the other contenders.

Horse-by-horse guide

Espoir D'Allen

Described as a "horse for next year" by his trainer when slamming Stormy Island by eight lengths conceding 9lb, but has been given a Champion Hurdle entry and if he wins well once more will surely take it up. Only met defeat once so far, a year ago, but has been firmly back on track since winning on his reappearance here. That record also means he's unbeaten in this grade (2-2) and while stepping into open company for the first time, he does so with conditions in his favour and against horses who are exposed. Turn of foot a potent weapon and one we should see to winning effect.

Forge Meadow

Neck second in this last year when sent off 9/4 favourite, but this is a decidedly stronger renewal and she's up against it on the back of a tame return to hurdles last time. Could make the running but she'll be vulnerable when things get serious.

Jarob

Comfortably the lowest-rated of these, 12 years old and last seen running in a cross-country chase.

Tombstone

Solid mid-140s performer over both fences and hurdles and interesting to see him tried back in Grade One company again over Christmas. Ease in class here will help matters but fairly exposed in level-stakes events and could be better suited by handicaps a little later in the campaign.

Wicklow Brave

Fantastic dual-purpose horse, winner of a Group One on the level and a Grade One over Hurdles as his career prize money edges towards the million-pound mark. More recently, however, his success has come in much calmer waters and while this is markedly easier than when behind Apple's Jade and Sharjah earlier in the season, he's nonetheless vulnerable to a classy, younger horse. First time at Naas and it's two years since he won something roughly equivalent to this, but does come out best on the figures and is expected to run his race in defeat.

Verdict

This used to be a nice stepping stone to the Stayers' Hurdle when run over further, but now back to the minimum trip it could yet unearth a strong Champion Hurdle candidate in Espoir D'Allen. He's looked very good on both starts this season and two miles on decent ground looks ideal for a strong traveller with a serious turn of foot.

So far, Gavin Cromwell's horse has raced against those in his age group but with Tombstone and Wicklow Brave heading the opposition here, his first step into open company ought to be a successful one.

Tombstone might be interesting in a handicap chase at one of the spring festivals but for now looks the chief danger after a good run behind Sharjah. He holds Wicklow Brave on their earlier meeting and can fill the forecast spot.

19 Times Hilary Duff Was Real AF About Being a Mom

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Hilary Duff is an actress, singer, sister, daughter, hair color daredevil and so much more, but when all is said and done, she's a mom first.

In October, the Younger star welcomed her second child, a baby girl named Banks, with her boyfriend Matthew Koma making her a mother of two for the first time ever. Even though she's new to the mom-of-two game, she has been parenting son Luca (with ex-husband Mike Comrie) for six years, so she sort of has the mom thing down to a science. 

That doesn't mean however that the 31-year-old singer and actress has it all figured out.

In fact, more often than not Duff takes to social media to talk about the fact that she has nothing figured out, because she's human and humans have no real clue what they're doing...even if they seem calm and collected.

That was exactly the case on Tuesday, when Duff revealed a minor win to some, but a major win for a mom in an Instagram post.

After dropping Luca off at school she opened up to her followers about the fact that she had successfully managed her two kids on her own for the first day and her comments were totally relatable.

"Breastfeeding and making breakfast, getting 2 kids and myself dressed and packed and out the door while tripping over 4 dogs and feeding the damn fish was not easy. But I did it. And I'm proud of myself!" she shared in a shameless selfie style post.

Duff continued by saying that all moms deserve a freaking medal for doing this on a regular basis. "I'm proud of every mom out there who MAKES IT FREAKIN HAPPEN. All day! Everyday! You are the shit! Bad ass, super goddess, world taker oner and you deserved to be praised."

This is not the first time that the Texas native has been real and honest about being a mom and the struggles that come with it.

In fact, Duff is the queen at being open AF about being a mom, a parent in general and what it's like to be pregnant.

She's right, she does deserve to be praised as do all super goddess moms and that's why we've turned to Duff herself for some more sage wisdom and hilarious truths about motherhood below.

You go Hilary, we salute you and your mom truths!

Check out all of Duff's relatable quotes on parenting below and be ready to laugh (and maybe cry a little) at how spot on she is.

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Parent Drop Off Dilema

"Ok a few thoughts ... 100% real talk this is the first day I had two kids on my own on a school morning. Breastfeeding and making breakfast, getting 2 kids and myself dressed and packed and out the door while tripping over 4 dogs and feeding the damn fish was not easy. But I did it. And I'm proud of myself!" Duff wrote on this snap in January. "Im proud of every mom out there who MAKES IT FREAKIN HAPPEN. All day! Everyday! You are the shit! Bad ass, super goddess , world taker oner and you deserved to be praised❤️ ps laying outfits out for me baby and Luca was essential lol I even got 5 minutes to do some make up ..... then turned around to see Luca had used my lipstick as warrior paint on his face."

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Relatable AF

"Calling all parents of colic babies.....this ends right? Can you ever set them down with out them screaming OR waking up?" Duff asked her fellow mom followers in January after dealing with a colic baby. "We have read everything the internet has to offer... nothing besides nursing basically every hour or less helps! We have done all the obvious things ..please leave magic tricks in comments. Oh and happy new year lol #thankGforfilters #babyforsale!!! #anytakers."

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No Sleep Struggles

"We two months in sister. Been a lot of sleepless nights and you sure do scream a lot. But you are worth every moment my little strugglebunny," the Texas native shared about life with her new baby girl in December.

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Kids Are Game Changers

"Having kids changes everything. Life's not really about you anymore," the Younger star told MyDomaine in December. "Having kids has taught me unbelievable patience and brought immense joy to my life." The one thing she wished she knew before having kids however is how much sleep she'd actually be getting. "I would have stocked up on sleep like a bear hibernating in the winter," she joked.

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Selfie Serious

"Don't get too get fancy very often these days. So I took a selfie to remember my old self ☺️... however the real thing to remember is that this tiny baby and spit up and sweat pants and not leaving the house is temporary and will actually be a phase that is gone too quickly❤️" Duff admitted on social media in December. 

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Balance Is Key

"I don't always balance it all, I do the best that I can, and some months are crazier than others," Duff told E! News in an exclusive interview in April. "I'm a mother first, so he's always my number one priority. And then my decision-making process is like, 'Hey can I make this work? Is he going to get enough of what he needs from me?'"

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Pregnancy Has It's Positives

"I think that pregnancy really prepares you and gets you ready for motherhood, you never know exactly quite what to expect," the blonde beauty told Parade after having kids. "On the positive side of things, it's amazing. I really felt like my life literally grew and you don't even know it's possible. It's taught me a lot of patience and to slow down and don't let the days pass you by."

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Worrying Is Part of the Game

"You're always worrying," Duff told Today about parenthood. "Everyone wants their kids' lives to go perfectly, which is obviously not possible all the time. But it's so fun. I'm so lucky."

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Pregnancy Truths

While pregnant with her daughter Banks in July 2018, the actress revealed the truths about pregnancy on Instagram with this bikini bump snap. "The boobs are big the belly is big the body is big. Man.. pregnancy is hard. Giving love to all mamas who make it look effortless... this journey is hard as hell and also incredibly special," she shared. "Lovely to have a little life inside and to day dream of all the new adventures to come buuuut almost impossible to get my own shoes on..sick of getting up 9 times a night to pee and looking at this weird body in the mirror that is not my own at the moment. Women are so bad ass, this was just a note to remind myself and remind others how's strong and beautiful you are! WE GOT THIS!"

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A Mother's Love

"Best thing that ever ever happened to me. I got the privilege of becoming a mother... and everyday I am grateful for his. #happymothersday to every mom out there that feels the same as I do," Duff wrote in 2017 for Mother's Day. "A mothers job is never done. But what a rewarding job it is❤️❤️."

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Every Family Dynamic Is Unique

"I think it has to happen slowly. I can only speak for my family and I know how hard it is to introduce nontraditional ideas, but you have to do what feels right," Duff told Parents.com about trying to navigate co-parenting and a new family. "By the way, just because you are a parent doesn't mean that your needs aren't important. That was a big thing for me to get over through my whole experience of trying to stay a team and a family outside of some normalcy shifting. I feel really lucky that Luca has the dad that he does, we have the relationship that we do, and I didn't make any big decisions quickly like moving forward with my life or introducing another child or person. I took my time with everything and I think that was the best for me and for Luca. And watching what you say is key, key, key."

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Motherhood Is a Gift

"This beautiful poem was given to me from the wonderful peter Herman who plays Charles on @youngertv I have to spend many days sometimes weeks away from luca when shooting and he gave me this poem when I was desperate to see and hold my boy," Duff shared along with a sweet poem in July 2017 admitting she missed her son. "Tears started falling down my face at the last four lines and still do when I read it. Motherhood is the greatest gift I have ever received. Everyday a new adventure or hurdle. My heart has grown bigger than I can explain. I think every mother or parent will find this poem as moving as I do ❤️enjoy."

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More Mom Time

"I started to feel less guilt about taking time for myself, or you know, maybe not putting Luca to bed one night and going out with my girlfriends and having a fun dinner," Duff shared with E! News before welcoming baby number two. "That stuff rejuvenates you, and I matter too."

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Parenting Isn't Equal

When asked how important it is for Duff and her partner Matthew Koma to parent 50/50, the singer revealed that it is so not the case that mom and dad's responsibilities are split in half. "I don't believe in that; any mom would know that it's not 50/50. We have a way bigger responsibility always and forever," Duff told Parents.com. "I think it is important that they help in a different way that doesn't always pertain to the baby and the kid. I am a very proactive person and [Matt] is extremely helpful and I know he is going to be a natural but, in the beginning, the mom has most of the responsibility, so they have to pick up the slack in other areas."

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Mom Guilt Is Real

"I always feel torn or guilty about something. I'm not working right now, and at first I stressed about that, like, 'Oh, I shouldn't stay still this long.' And that's ridiculous. I have a child; it's totally fine to not be slammed all the time," she told RedBook in 2017. "It feels really good to not be on someone else's schedule — besides Luca's. I'm basically his chauffeur!"

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Co-Parenting Sucks

"Some of my friends tell me, 'God, it must be so nice, you get a break from your kid because you share him.' I'm divorced, and it sucks," Duff told Redbook in 2017 about the truth about co-parenting with her ex Mike Comrie. "Well, it did suck for a while; now it's just normal. But it's true, I do get a break. I had Luca by myself for a few weeks, no help, when Mike was on the road, and when he got home I was like, 'He's yours! Bye!'"

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#MomBod

"Women are so amazing," the 31-year-old star told Shape when talking about women and their bodies post baby. "When I look at my body and see stretch marks from being pregnant, or my boobs aren't where they used to be, I look at Luca and think, 'I can't imagine my life without you, so if I have a few of these battle wounds from having you, I don't really care.'"

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Haters Can Back Off

After posting this sweet snap from Disneyland in 2016, Duff took to Instagram to clap back at haters judging her kiss with her son Luca. "For anyone commenting that a kiss on the lips with my four year old is 'inappropriate' go ahead and click a quick unfollow with your warped minds and judgement," she wrote.

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Stop Judging, Please

"Even before you have your baby you can start feeling the judgment. Becoming a mother that whole process is so special and so magical really, but it's also very isolating," Duff told Entertainment Tonight in 2015 about all of the judgement a parent gets from others.

15 Quotes That Will Change Your Life If You Choose To Apply Them

"Whether You Believe You Can Do a Thing or Not, You Are Right" — Henry Ford

The origins of this quote are a bit murky but the lesson in it is still relevant.

The mind is an incredible tool, but like a muscle, it must be honed, shaped, and sculpted, otherwise, it will wither away and hold you back.

When you successfully train your mind it can be the greatest asset in propelling you forward in life.

There's a great story about the power of a positive mindset from president Franklin Roosevelt.

At the age of 39, he contracted polio, a debilitating disease that leaves one paralyzed throughout the body. Many thought this would crush his spirits and likely be the end of his career. Roosevelt thought otherwise.

In the depressing surroundings of his hospital bed and surrounded by a melancholy group of family and friends, Roosevelt made it a point to put on a bright and cheery disposition. Whether this was for the betterment of the people he cared for or for his own sake did not matter, the effect was noticeable.

By pretending to be happy and cheerful he began to feel better. By acting happy, he did what a happy person would do. By acting happy he actually became happy.

The disease may have robbed him of the use of his legs but it would not rob him of his ability to think for himself or to choose how he felt.

With this attitude, he made a miraculous, albeit incredibly difficult recovery. With incredible determination, he built his way back into the public arena, despite never regaining use of his legs. Roosevelt bravely overcame his fears of being embarrassed by his disease in front of millions of people in the public arena.

He bravely forged ahead and became one of the strongest presidents of the United States in two of the most trying times in its history, the Great Depression and the Second World War.

The man that had to rebuild his own body, helped to rebuild the body of the United States after two debilitating blows. He never would have been able to do any of this had he not believed in the power for anyone and everyone to change and recover from their worst nightmares.

5 Go-to Inspirational Quotes From the Sports World When You Need a Boost in Business and Life

In order to succeed at the highest level, athletes and coaches must have passion for their endeavor, a  strong work ethic, and a constant drive even when faced with incredible setbacks and obstacles. This is something every business person can relate to. What can you specifically learn from the world of sports?

Here are some of my favorite words of wisdom from top sport leaders that have helped me when I need a dose of inspiration and guidance in business and life:

1. Confidence

"You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."--Wayne Gretzky, hockey legend

In business, you have to research, strategize, plan, and then execute. It's the last part that is often the most difficult. But Gretzky's message here is that when it's time, you must have confidence to take the shot; otherwise, you will always miss.    

I once had a business idea for my yoga studio that I abandoned because after reading the signs of my customers, I didn't think it would take. Since that time, I have seen other studios offer similar ideas. Always remember that an idea is a living breathing thing and if you don't do something with it, the idea will find someone else who will.

2. Failure

 "I've learned that something constructive comes from every defeat." -- Tom Landry, head coach for the Dallas Cowboys

Failure is constant in every sport. You make mistakes, you miss shots, you lose games. It's the same in business. But it's how you respond to those mishaps that determines whether you grow as a business person.  

Landry always made sure to gain something from every loss whether it was how he prepared, called plays, managed the game, etc. And he would use that information to be better the next time. It's no surprise that he led the Cowboys to five Super Bowls, winning twice.

I have had many business ideas that initially didn't go as planned. But I have found that stepping back and reviewing what went well and didn't, and getting direct feedback from customers, can help make the next iteration a winner.

3. Inspiration

 "Trust instinct to the end, though you cannot render any reason." - Gary Player, pro golfer

Golf is an individual game and you have believe in your choices 100 percent whether it's selecting the right club or reading the break of a putt. No one can make the final decision for you.

In business, you may seek the advice of experts, colleagues, and co-workers, but at the end, you have to make the call and that means you have to rely on your gut feeling. There have been many times when I decided to move into a new business offering or partnership instead of listening to my instincts and I eventually paid the price.

Of course, you should always do the necessary homework before making any business decision, but at the end of the day, your gut can tell you a lot on whether or not you should proceed.

4. Appreciation

"Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."- Mike Singletary, Chicago Bears hall-of-famer

I like this quote because it shows that no matter how successful Singletary became, he never forgot that the opportunity to play professional football was success in itself.

No matter where you are in your career, always remind yourself that you are pursuing a passion and a dream. Many people never make it on the playing field, and being mindful of this fact can keep you grounded and focused during both the good and bad times.  

5. Adversity

"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great." --Jimmy Dugan, manager of the Rockville Peaches

This quote comes from Tom Hanks in the movie "A League of Their Own," when he tries to talk his star player, played by Geena Davis, from quitting the team. Her excuse that baseball was too hard is rebutted by Hanks and he reminds her that the struggle means it's something worthwhile.

This applies all the time in business. A little pain and adversity is what pushes everyone to strive for more, but once you get there, nothing is more gratifying.

Some of the best wisdom comes from those who have already succeeded. Athletes and coaches offer great lessons since they have faced many of the obstacles that business people confront on a regular basis. Reflecting of their quotes during tough times can help you push through and win.

John Calipari: Jimmy Butler bullied Karl-Anthony Towns

In an interesting but sometimes wandering recent ESPN story that maybe attempts to weave together too many narratives, we nonetheless learned — or gleaned from some new voices — more about the dynamic in the Timberwolves locker room that preceded Jimmy Butler's trade to the 76ers.

The Jackie MacMullan piece at times reads as an attempt at rehabilitating the perception of Karl-Anthony Towns … and a Derrick Rose comeback story … and a referendum on Jimmy Butler, but where it gains the most steam is in some strong standalone quotes from pretty much everyone except Towns.

The non-confrontational Towns has his version of things more or less expressed by an interesting voice: John Calipari, who was both Towns' college coach at Kentucky and Rose's college coach at Memphis.

The Calipari interview came in late November, not long after Butler had been traded, and spoke to the dynamic between Towns and Butler. Said Calipari:

"I bet that environment was so uncomfortable for him. First of all, he and Jimmy are totally different people — how they were brought up, their likes and dislikes, how they approach competition. You have one guy on this side and one guy on the other side. … Things happen. There are power struggles all the time in [the NBA]. If a guy can bully you, he will bully you. And that's what Jimmy did to Karl. C'mon, that's the league."

When approached with Calipari's comments last week when the 76ers routed the Wolves in the first meeting between the teams since the trade, Butler told ESPN:

"He can call me a bully, but when [Calipari] sees me, I'm gonna confront him about it. If I'm a bully, I'm gonna bully him, too. I'll tell him how I feel, just like I'd tell anyone else. I don't care if he's some big head coach. I'm not bullying nobody. I'm just keeping it real. Some of these guys aren't used to it. When you have as much talent as [Karl] has had throughout his life, guys don't keep it real with him. I do."

Rose, who is technically older than Butler by a year, ends up playing the role of the middle child peacemaker in the story. Said Rose, after describing how a leader has to learn to talk differently to different players:

"I wouldn't say Jimmy is missing that chip … but maybe Jimmy has room to improve with that. He's young too. I get both sides. You've gotta talk to KAT a little different. Jimmy didn't really do that."

And the player everyone is talking about didn't want to make a fuss. Was he bullied by Butler? Per ESPN, Towns said:

"That's Cal talking. When we traded Jimmy, we lost a huge part of our team. He's a great player. I was doing whatever the team asked me to do before he left, and after he left. That's life, man."

True love is my spurned suitor fixing me up with the man of my dreams

Afterward, our mutual friend Ron called and asked me what I thought. He told me that he'd talked to Peter, and "he thought you were great." Years later, I found out he told Peter the same thing, about me. On our third date, Peter suggested we go to Magic Mountain on Super Bowl Sunday, because most people would be watching the game, and we could ride the roller coasters as many times as we wanted. (We both loved roller coasters.) On our last ride, it started to pour down rain. It was exhilarating. Drenched, we drove back to my apartment. When we opened the door, Peter said, "Honey, why don't we get out of these wet clothes and into a dry martini."

The Week in Quotes

"I don't need to work if I don't want to do it for money, but I need it for my head to work. I don't know what it is but going pension, doing nothing which has nothing to do with football, I don't like that kind of life. I get nervous, restless—I don't know what to do. And that's bad. That's really bad because one day it will finish. I will hate that day. Football is part of my life. Football has become a huge drug in my life, so yeah, [I'm] addicted."Philippines head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson speaking with the BBC at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019

"When I was younger I would watch these guys on TV and play with them on FIFA and now I'm meeting them in real life and playing alongside them, I was a little bit nervous. It is a great honour to play for this big club and to be on the pitch with the other players."New Bayern Munich signing Alphonso Davies speaks with the media at the club's January training camp in Doha

"This award is very big for me, I love it because I saw it when I was young and I always had a dream to win it one day. I'm proud to win it twice, I must thank my family and my teammates, and I dedicate this award to my country, Egypt."Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah speaks after receiving the CAF African Footballer of the Year award for the second year in a row

"I would like to dedicate this award to every female player in South Africa and all the girls who want to become champions."Houston Dash and South Africa forward Thembi Kgatlana speaks after winning the CAF African Women's Player of the Year

"[Neymar is] a simple guy, really playful. We've got close, he helped me a lot with Brazil. When I came to Barcelona, he called me to do dinner, to do something, to meet up. Online I play video games with him. We speak nearly every day. When he plays on my side, he wins, but when he's against me, he loses. [Messi is] a guy I admire and, in my opinion and many other people's, he's the best player in history. He gave me a lot of confidence, he helped me in training and in games. If the best player in the world praises you, I think that gives you some extra confidence. I am really grateful for his words and the attitude he has with me and everyone else in the dressing room."Arthur Melo speaks with Globoesporte about his relationships with Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and Brazil team-mate Neymar

"I had some really tough moments when I was really down. I'm a guy who, mentally, I'm really strong, but for maybe the first time in my life, I cried about my career because I thought it was over. But now, coming back to the most competitive league in the world, with a team full of ambition with a manager that I know, and with a stadium like this. Man! It's the best job in the world!"Samir Nasri speaks about signing for West Ham United in an interview on the club's official website

Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock dedicates his brace in the FA Cup third round to his mother

"I updated the contract for the 2019 season. Thanks to everyone who always supports. I am grateful to everyone. I will participate in many matches in one game, I will not waste it for one minute, one second. I think that I want to go face to face with football and go to daily training with maximum power."51-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura extends his contract with Yokohama FC to play in his 34th season as a professional

"This was a big dream of mine, and I feel this was the right time to make this step. I'm excited to go be able to speak my first language on a day-to-day basis (laughing). Something as simple as that, you don't notice it, but it's nice at times."USA midfielder Christian Pulisic speaks with the New York Times about his decision to move to Chelsea in the English Premier League after the conclusion of the current season with Borussia Dortmund

France and PSG star Kylian Mbappe praises Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi in a post on his Twitter account

25 Quotes About Strength To Get You Through Even The Toughest Days

You are stronger than you think.

It's hard to be strong when everything around us is falling apart. It's harder still when we find out that we cannot really rely on anyone else. But this is exactly when strength is most needed.

Strength can be achieved from many things. Sometimes it's the people around us, our loved ones, whose support foster that strength. Sometimes it's in a certain kind of belief. For instance, religion could be a source of strength for some people. Sometimes it's our very hardships that engender this quality in us that we had no idea we were capable of. 

Other times we need a little inspiration to find the strength to carry on. After all, life isn't all rainows and butterflies. Tough times only make you stronger!

RELATED: 20 Strength Quotes To Motivate You When It Feels Impossible To Get Through The Day

On a day to day basis, words can awaken a sense of strength in us. So what better way to get that extra boost of strength than to find it in beautifully said, powerful quotes from people who have been through it all?

It is that time of the year when we all need to feel support and inner strength to wrap up old let downs and disappointments and let them go, once and for all. 

That is why we have gathered 25 strength quotes and inspirational memes about being strong to help you find your inner strength and overcome whatever challenges life throws your way.

RELATED: 14 Quotes For Strong Women Who Choose Courage Over Fear

1. Strength grows when you don't give up.

"Strength grows in the moments when you think you can't go on but you keep going anyway." — Unknown

2. Stay strong and keep smiling.

"Stay strong, make them wonder how you're smiling." — Unknown

3. You are stronger than you think.

"Keep your heads up. God gives his hardest battles to his strongest soldiers." — Unknown

4. You've got to get up and fight again.

"A strong person is not the one who doesn't cry. A strong person is the one who cries and sheds tears for a moment, then gets up and fights again." — Unknown

5. Every struggle makes you stronger.

"Yes... she knows of pain, but she is strength, her heart knows no other way." — A.R. Asher

6. Be strong, smart and brave.

"Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it." — Mark Amend

7. Each challenge is a lesson.

"Tough situations build strong people." — Unknown

8. Control your emotions.

"Don't be a slave to your emotions. Control them." — Unknown

9. Always get back up when you fall.

"We fall. We break. We fail. But then, we rise, we heal, we overcome." — Unknown

10. Surround yourself with strong females.

"I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me." — Unknown

11. Don't be defeated.

"You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated." — Maya Angelou

RELATED: 25 Motivational Life Quotes To Look To When You're Ready To Give Up

12. You are your only limit.

"You must be imaginative, strong-hearted. You must try things that may not work, and you must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul." — Ratatouille

13. Strength and gentleness can and should co-exist.

"We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free." —​ Kavita Ramdas

RELATED: 60 Best Quotes About Change To Help You Embrace It (Even When It Scares You)

14. Learn how to fight alone.

"If you want to be strong, learn to fight alone." — The Minds Journal

15. Forgiveness takes strength.

"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." — Mahatma Gandhi

16. Sometimes letting go is the greatest sign of strength.

"Be strong enough to let go and patient enough to wait for what you deserve." — Unknown

17. You never know who's watching.

"Be strong. You never know who you are inspiring." — Unknown

18. You got this.

"Be stronger than your excuses." — Unknown

19. Lifting others up is part of the deal.

"Strong people don't put others down. They lift them up." — Unknown

RELATED: 40 Quotes From Men About Women, Women's Rights & Feminism

20. Know when to let go.

"Be strong enough to hold, but brave enough to let go." — Unknown

21. Stay strong.

"Be strong but not rude. Be kind but not weak. Be humble but not timid. Be proud but not arrogant." — Unknown

22. Strength is earned.

"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." — Gandhi

23. Never give up.

"A strong person knows how to keep their life in line. With tears in their eyes, still manages to say, 'Nah, I'm fine.'" — Uknown

24. Strong walls don't collapse.

"Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts you, just be strong and act like you're okay. Remember: strong walls shake but never collapse."  — Unknown

25. Adjust your sails.

"She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails." — Elizabeth Edwards

RELATED: 40 Powerful Quotes To Give You Strength When You Need It Most

If you're looking for a little inspiration, we've got the best quotes to share and savor. For quotes from the most inspiring celebs, activists, and poets, look no further! You might even find the quote that motivates the best parts of your life (and love!) forever.

Mehruba Chowdhury is a writer who covers astrology, pop culture and relationship topics.

Pacquiao vs Broner: Undercard press conference quotes

BADOU JACK

"We had a great camp. As usual, I've been in the gym training hard. It's nothing new to me. I'm on weight and I'm full of energy. I feel blessed.

"Marcus Browne is a young up-and-coming guy. You have to respect everyone who steps into the ring. I'm ready for this challenge.

"On paper Marcus Browne isn't on the level with the guys who I've fought. Who knows? He might be a great champion. But either way, I'm focused on what's in front of me. If he doesn't respect this challenge, that might be his downfall.

"Everybody opponent has talked about me and said I'm a basic fighter, but after the fight, they have excuses. I don't want to hear any excuses after Saturday.

"If Marcus Browne really believes that this is his time, then that will bring the best out of me. I'm not a trash talker, but I'm extremely motivated now. I hope he comes to fight. My prediction is to win and dominate.

"Marcus has never been in this position so I think he's a little nervous or he doesn't know how to act. He's disrespecting world champions and he's never even won a title.

"I'm dedicating this fight to all of the refugees out there. If you go to badoujackfoundation.org you can find out about the refugee kids that I'm fighting for."

MARCUS BROWNE

"My team has sacrificed their holiday to grind it out with me in camp and It's got me ready for Saturday night. I'm in the best shape of my life physically, spiritually and mentally.

"I have respect for Badou Jack for stepping up to the plate and giving me this opportunity. In boxing you have to fight the guys who are hungry for opportunities and I'm that guy.

"I'm not trying to disrespect anyone he's fought, but I feel like he hasn't fought top level guys since moving up to this division. I'm young and hungry and I'm ready to go. I'm a different animal than what he's seen.

"Hopefully after this fight they'll say that this kid has something about him. Some pizazz, some sauce that I never seen before. My ideal year is winning this fight and getting on the phone and then discussing future plans."

"I'm ready man. I'm focused, I'm hungry, I'm ready to get in there, weigh in and do what I have to do. I'm tired of talking. I've been put on hold a couple times, but I'm prepared for this moment right now.

"Badou is a strong, smart-headed as a fighter and just disciplined. A win over Badou would give me the respect that I deserve. But I gotta win first, and that's what I'm here to do.

"I'm ready to go right now. I've worked so hard for this moment in my career. He's fought six world champions in a row, but he hasn't fought a real light heavyweight like myself. Come Saturday night, we're going to go wherever we have to go to get this victory. I'm leaving Las Vegas with this win."

RAU'SHEE WARREN

"I had a wonderful training camp. There's nothing like fighting someone you lost to in the Olympics. I know Roy Jones Jr. felt like that when he got cheated in the Olympics. In this rematch, It's going to be a way different fight.

"I've been in camp for about three months. My coach has seen me overcome different situations in training. I had the toughest sparring I've ever had in camp and I want to thank them for getting me to this point.

"Oubaali hasn't fought anyone like me. Getting in the ring with me is a whole different story than when we met the first time. It's an honor to get my revenge.

"I'm a different fighter from when I fought for the title the first time. In this fight I've picked up something different, which is my jab. I feel like I'm going to control the whole fight with my jab, my speed and my timing.

"In the professional ranks you have to sit down and pick your shot more than you did in the amateurs. When I land that shot, I'm going to put my foot on the gas and finish the job."

NORDINE OUBAALI

"I'm doing this for everyone who supports me and helped me to this moment. Saturday is a big fight for me to get my first world title.

"To have this fight in Las Vegas makes me very happy. This is the fight capital of the world and it makes it an even more special moment to be here.

"I fought Rau'shee Warren in the amateurs, but I know in the pros it's totally different. I know that I have progressed even more since I turned pro and am better than when we fought in the Olympics.

"Rau'shee is a good, smart and slick fighter, but I have the strategy for this win. I have the power that he lacks. I'm going to accomplish my American dream.

"I came here to win a world title, not look at the lights. People may not know me now, but after this fight, people will know my name and know I'm a world champion."

JHACK TEPORA

"I'm ready for this fight and I'm thankful to Manny Pacquiao and my team for making this happen. I wish my opponent good luck and I'll see you in the ring Saturday.

"I'm just excited for Saturday night and I can't wait to step into the ring and show the world my abilities and what I can do.

"I don't go into a fight expecting a knockout, but it comes automatically to me. The same thing will happen this Saturday. Knockout win."

HUGO RUIZ

"I'm very emotional and I'm thankful for everyone who helped me get this opportunity. My team is a family and we're here to take advantage of this opportunity.

"I have a big responsibility to come and put on a good fight for everyone in the arena and watching on Showtime and all over the world.

"I'm tall enough and strong enough for this weight class and I'm coming to get another knockout on Saturday. I'm more experienced than Tepora and I believe that I know how to start fast and break my opponent down.

"I have won titles at bantamweight and super bantamweight and now I'm going to become champion at featherweight and continue to prove I am a great fighter."

Prince Harry’s Most Poignant Quotes About Family

Prince Harry isn't only a favorite royal in Britain, but also one of London's biggest celebrities and trendsetters. He is considered to be a very compassionate and gentle person, and that's what all the hugs and pictures with fans prove. He is also known to love his family and that that has always been his priority. He used to have a special bond with his mother and an outstanding camaraderie with his brother and his father, Prince Charles. As he about to start a family of his own, with his first child due in a few months, we decided to share some of his most poignant quotes regarding family.

Prince Harry's Most Poignant Family Quotes

In 2005, when he was giving an interview, he decided to speak about his stepmother, whom many considered to be a wicked stepmother, said: "William and I love [Camilla] to bits. She's a wonderful woman and she's made our father very, very happy, which is the most important thing."

In a 2012 interview with CBS News, he shared: "Conversations with my mother, father, my grandparents, you know, as I've grown up, [have] obviously driven me towards wanting to try and make a difference as much as possible."

He has always been into kids, which we learned in 2012 when he gave an interview for ABC News, "I've longed for kids since I was very, very young. And so I'm waiting to find the right person, someone who's willing to take on the job."

In his May 2016 People cover story, we were assured of his strong bond with his late mother, "All I want to do is make my mother incredibly proud. That's all I've ever wanted to do."

In his 2017 Newsweek interview, he shared: "I intuitively know what my mother would like me to do and want to progress with work she couldn't complete."

In that same interview, he added: "I am determined to have a relatively normal life, and if I am lucky enough to have children, they can have one too."

In a BBC interview that same year, he talked about his relationship with Meghan Markle and said: "I know that at the end of the day, [Meghan] chooses me, and I choose her. And therefore, whatever we have to tackle together, or individually, it'll always be us together as a team."

When speaking in honor of the 10-year anniversary of Diana's death, he said: "She was our guardian, friend, and protector. She never once allowed her unfaltering love for us to go unspoken or undemonstrated. Behind the media glare, to us, two children, she was quite simply the best mother in the world."

This quote comes from the BBC One's documentary Prince, Son and Heir: Charles at 70 where he shared a moment he had with his father, "I asked [Charles] to [walk Meghan down the aisle], and I think he knew it was coming, and he immediately said, 'Yes, of course, I'll do whatever Meghan needs and I'm here to support you.' . . . For him, that's a fantastic opportunity to step up and be that support, and you know he's our father, so of course, he's going to be there for us."

In the interview he gave for ABC's Australian Story last year, he said: "As a former soldier, I wanted to do something positive for servicemen and -women whose lives have been turned upside down and hopefully have a positive impact on their families, too."

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