Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.
In spite of everything that was done to me and my race, in spite of the adversity and the bitter moments, again we rise.
The happy heart runs with the river, floats on the air, lifts to the music, soars with the eagle, hopes with the prayer.
Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency.
One isn’t necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential.
I respect myself and insist upon it from everybody. And because I do it, I then respect everybody, too.
Don’t get older just to get wiser. If you get older, you will be wiser, I believe that – if you dare. But get older because it’s fun!
If you have, give. If you learn, teach.
Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future.
Because of our routines we forget that life is an ongoing adventure.
Shelter Network’s programs and services are a rainbow in the clouds for homeless children and adults.
This is my life. It is my one time to be me. I want to experience every good thing.
Let the brain go to work, let it meet the heart and you will be able to forgive.
When we decide to be happy we accept the responsibility to bring happiness to someone else.
I don’t trust any revolution where love is not allowed.
I wouldn’t trade anything for my story now.
Precious jewel, you glow, you shine, reflecting all the good things in the world. Just look at yourself.
When I’m writing, I write. And then it’s as if the muse is convinced that I’m serious and says, ‘Okay. Okay. I’ll come.’
I am a woman phenomenally, phenomenal woman that is your grandmother, that is your mother, that is your sister, that is you and that is me.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive.