My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive;... - Maya Angelou

"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return."

"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."

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

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"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."