"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 "But I was going to be a teacher my entire life, so I wasn’t counting on money to much." "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 "Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others."― Robert Louis Stevenson "Genius is talent set on fire by courage."― Henry Van Dyke "Rosa Parks’ courage, determination, and tenacity continue to be an inspiration to all those committed to non-violent protest and change nearly half a century later."― Bob Filner