387 Quotes by Carlos Wallace

Everyone has a breaking point.

People spend money they don’t have on clothes and accessories they don’t need to fill a void. No matter how much they invest in their own physical reconstruction (or in some cases deconstruction), they are still unhappy with who they see in the mirror. Don’t get me wrong. We all do things to enhance our personal appearance, some more than others. But changing what’s on the outside will not resolve deep-rooted issues.

Dealing with people whose singular purpose in life is to create problems consumes far too much energy. However, it's much like swatting furiously at an irritating fly; eventually you realize that until you kill it, it will continue to annoy you!

There's a difference between an opportunist, and someone who seizes an opportunity. One selfishly harvests the fruits of another's labor, the other strategically helps plant the seeds. The latter can be an asset, the former will always be a leech. That climb to the top is already back breaking enough! Don't carry opportunists up your ladder of success!

To fill the emptiness, you must alter more than your lifestyle. You must amend the way you look at life.

Very few will ever revel in the consequences of their actions when the results lead to their demise. Especially if the end game is a total bust!

You are always going to be your greatest brand ambassador. So be the image you want to convey.

Now, more than ever, we need to prepare our young women to take over in a world full of trials, uncertainty, obstacles, and competition.

Kobe Bryant was not only the best Laker to ever wear the uniform (per Magic Johnson), he exemplified Black male excellence.