"I'm not the same person I was. I used to act dumb. It was an act. I am 26 years old, and that act is no longer cute. It is not who I am, nor do I want to be that person for the young girls who looked up to me. I know now that I can make a difference, that I have the power to do that"

This quote by Paris Hilton speaks to the power of individual development and advancement. She acknowledges that she used to act in a manner that was not reflective of her true self, and that she no longer wants to be that person. She recognizes that she has the power to make a distinction which she can be a positive good example for girls who look up to her. This quote is a pointer that all of us have the power to change and grow, which we must strive to be the best variation of ourselves. It is also a tip that we must be mindful of the example we set for others, specifically youths.