I've learned that people will forget what you said, people w... - Maya Angelou

"I'm happy to be a writer - of prose, poetry, every kind of writing. Every person in the world who isn't a recluse, hermit or mute uses words. I know of no other art form that we always use."

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass."

"No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"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."

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently."