My favorite show is Scandal and with all the drama and well, scandals there are definitely some life lessons learned through the past 6 seasons. With the show coming to an end, the last season will air next fall, here are some quotes I find very inspiring.

1) “If you want me, earn me!”

Know your worth, don't let anyone into your life unless they deserve you.

2) "You have to be twice as good as them to get half of what they have."

As a young African American female, I really took this to heart. It's true, you have to go above and beyond in order to make it in this world. But the same could be said for anyone.

3) "Now, you can dance with me or you can get off my dance floor. I'm fine dancing alone."

Basically, you can be with me or not. I'm okay either way. It's showing people that you are okay with yourself.

4) I'll be gracious out there. In here, I'll be spiteful and petty."

Behind closed doors, it's okay to be upset but show the world that you are powerful and gracious.

5) "Normal is overrated."

It's true. Be different and wild and creative and NOT NORMAL! It's okay.

6) "You are a Gladiator. Gladiators don't run, they fight. They slay dragons. They wipe off the blood. They stitch up their wounds. And they live to fight another day."

Now that you know what a Gladiator is, are you one?

7) "You have no idea what I'm capable of."

It's true. You don't know me. When I put my mind to something, I. AM. UNSTOPPABLE.

8) "Dirty little secrets always come out."

REMEMBER THAT! Everything you do and say will come out eventually so wise and careful.

9) You can't change the choice that you made. All you can do is not let it ruin you."

Don't dwell on your mistakes. Let them shape you into a better person, a stronger person.

10) "It's handled."

I've got this. You know the saying that it takes a woman to do a man's job...well it's true. We will take care of things and get stuff done. Just like Olivia Pope.