The first step to becoming is to will it.

“I am not laughing, Dorian; at least I am not laughing at you. But you should not say the greatest romance of your life. You should say the first romance of your life. You will always be loved, and you will always be in love with love. A grande passion is the privilege of people who have nothing to do. That is the one use of the idle classes of a country. Don't be afraid. There are exquisite things in store for you. This is merely the beginning. ” 

“A man who is master of himself can end a sorrow as easily as he can invent a pleasure.” 

“But then one regrets the loss even of one's worst habits. Perhaps one regrets them the most. They are such an essential part of one's personality.” 

Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.

“Pound for pound, she was stronger than Arnold Schwarzenegger.” 

“I worshipped dead men for their strength, forgetting I was strong.” 

Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.