Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to m... - Maya Angelou

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

"It is this belief in a power larger than myself and other than myself which allows me to venture into the unknown and even the unknowable."

"Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman."

"Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time."

"If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?"