Quotes by Connor Franta

I think Ive lived quite the unorthodox life so far, but you probably feels that way about yourself too. So much goes untold in our lives.

That too ended in defeat with an injury. We have the video. It was painful to watch you struggle; even more painful for you to participate! I knew the Dan Gable dream was over when Nicola proved more into it than you were. But looking back on that time, it was evident that you had a mind of your own. If you didnt want to do something, no one could make you.

Its funny reading about how I behaved in the days before memories formed. So thanks for that input, Mom and Dad - wasnt so bad after all.

Race, gender, religion, sexuality, we are all people and thats it. Were all people. Were all equal.

It’s okay. It may not seem like it right now, but you are going to be fine. I know it’s scary, but don’t be afraid. You are who you are, and you should love that person, and I don’t want anyone to have to go through 22 years of their life afraid to accept that.

I refuse to live a life of regret. I refuse to hope things will get better in the future when I have complete control over making them the best possible right here and now. We have one life-and none of us knows how long our life will be or what will becomme of it. The possibilities are truly infinite.

Thats the downside of growing up. Theres a lot of pretending involved. We frequently act like someone other than who we really are because we dont know or arent comfortable with our true selves.

They say the truth will set you free, but what they neglect to mention is what happens when the truth isnt what you want to hear.

Girls can be athletic. Guys can have feelings. Girls can be smart. Guys can be creative. And vice versa. Gender is specific only to your reproductive organs (and sometimes not even to those), not your interest, likes, dislikes, goals, and ambitions.

Why tomorrow when there is today?

Every second seems like an eternity if someone you love is in trouble.

My mom has since confirmed that my overeager go-to response - when I was going anywhere or had anything planned for me - was, Whats everyone else going to do?

The thought of friends or family enjoying themselves in my absence gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Not unlike a selfie on Instagram or a well-crafted tweet, the computer screen projects the image I choose to portray. We all do it. My life - the glimpse obtained through Youtube - is no more perfect than yours. Im no different.

When a moment in front of me appears to be particularly special, whether it be by beauty or experience, I capture it. I usually find a reason to justify taking that photo - symmetry, or color, or contrast - and its my hope that my photography sheds light onto what I see and do on a daily basis.

Never think you cant do something. I definitely never thought I could write a book, and even after I started writing it, I was like, Oh my God, how am I gonna write a book? Just set your sights high and reach for the stars. Go live your dreams, and never think you cant.

Coffee has always been a significant part of my life. For me, its a chance to start my day and gather my thoughts - its fuel for my creative process.

Im very into Taylor Swift. From her music to her wardrobe, she is absolutely killing it. Also, she has adorable cats that I would love to pet.