"My mother taught me that we all have the power to achieve our dreams. What I lacked was the courage." ― Clay Aiken Topic(s): Courage More From Clay Aiken "I went to school for special education. I always assumed when I had the opportunity I would love to try and help kids with disabilities." "Well, financially it’s a little bit better. But it’s better than than when I was a teacher. But I kind of – it’s allowed me to buy a house. And I’ve been able to help my mother with some stuff and my brother. So, that’s nice." "I know that I’ve got big ears and a big forehead and that my hair sticks up. But I’m happy with myself. I’m not necessarily trying to win a beauty pageant here." More In Courage "Whether you be man or woman you will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor."― James Allen "A man of character in peace is a man of courage in war."― Charles Wilson "Being gifted needs courage."― Georg Brandes