Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between th... - 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."

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

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

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

"Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option."