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

"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."

"When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time."

"First best is falling in love. Second best is being in love. Least best is falling out of love. But any of it is better than never having been in love."

"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."

"Stepping onto a brand-new path is difficult, but not more difficult than remaining in a situation, which is not nurturing to the whole woman."