Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump i... - Maya Angelou

"Nothing will work unless you do."

"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."

"The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise."

"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."

"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."