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

"If I'm the people's poet, then I ought to be in people's hands - and, I hope, in their heart."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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