I don't trust people who don't love themselves and tell me,... - 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."

"I want to thank you, Lord, for life and all that's in it. Thank you for the day and for the hour, and the minute."

"To those who are given much, much is expected."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

"Poetry puts starch in your backbone so you can stand, so you can compose your life."