Derek Hough

Vulnerability does not take away your strength

You didn't earn your heart; you didn't pay for it. It was given to you as a gift. So take advantage of it, enjoy it, and treat yourself the best way possible. A lot of us are just getting through or managing. Raise your standards. Grow, progress, push yourself, and in turn you will love yourself more. And when you love yourself more, you can love others.

For me, a dream partner is someone who is willing to learn and to put their trust in me.

I always want to be the best at what I do. That doesn't mean compared to other people, but just in what you do.

I think what doesn't kill you makes you a better human being. It opens your eyes, your heart, and your mind.