Elissa Gabrielle Quotes & Sayings

I've learned that our backgrounds and circumstances may have influenced our lives, but we are responsible for who we become and in the same breath, who we become can't be preached and can only really be shown through our actions. — Elissa Gabrielle

Although my speaking will reflect the grace and mercy I've been offered and humbly accepted, I don't have to say much because words only go so far. At the end of the day, it will not be the year of my birth or the year of my death that will matter; it will be that hyphen in the midst of it all that will display how I lived my life; will tell a full and complete story; will say more than my mouth could utter.

My actions, my trials, my triumphs, my defeats, my victories - my life will preach louder than an auditory testimony ever could.

I am working on the person I want to remember. — Elissa Gabrielle

My life's goal is not trying to prove others wrong. My sole focus is on proving myself right."
~Elissa Gabrielle — Elissa Gabrielle

JEALOUSY - The Art of counting the blessings of others instead of recognizing your own.
~Elissa Gabrielle — Elissa Gabrielle

Stop making your self-worth conditional on other people. No one, and I mean absolutely no one has the power to devalue your existence. — Elissa Gabrielle

In my life, I have learned to accept personal responsibility for my circumstances and that acceptance has given me the power to change them."
~Elissa Gabrielle — Elissa Gabrielle

Let no man hold you accountable for something God Almighty has already forgiven you for. — Elissa Gabrielle

God speaks through trials...Listen. — Elissa Gabrielle

In this day and age where humanity is lost by so many, can a young, black child of God be put on trial for his very own murder."
~Elissa Gabrielle — Elissa Gabrielle

We don't get better by chance, we only become better by absolute change. — Elissa Gabrielle

Pause if you must but never quit. — Elissa Gabrielle

A real woman can compliment and celebrate another woman's beauty, intelligence, passion, sex appeal, and creativity without compromise because a real woman understands that when she lifts her sisters up, it takes nothing away from her and she elevates herself in the process. — Elissa Gabrielle

Liberation is a beautiful thing when embarking on the glorious moment when the truth about someone is revealed to you, in bold and vibrant color and you have the courage, with wide-open eyes to see reality more vividly, and the wisdom to act accordingly. — Elissa Gabrielle

Being of service to others is the price we should pay as a form of gratitude for the gift of life."
~Elissa Gabrielle — Elissa Gabrielle

I treat people with respect, love, kindness and grace not because of who they are, but because of who I am. — Elissa Gabrielle

Don't highlight the flaws in my structure if you're unwilling to repair the cracks in your very own foundation."
~Elissa Gabrielle — Elissa Gabrielle

Today is the day to move pass your past, move closer to your dreams, rise above your detractors, feel the fear and do it anyway, stoop below your ego, get out of your own way, and allow your life to amaze you. — Elissa Gabrielle