Upon the lips of babes asleep I saw light embracing light and so allowed my syllables to rest there as a prayer they might sing in their dreams.

The political, social, and spiritual impact of the life example set by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela might be measured in part by the profound and unique gestures made by people in different countries to honor his life upon learning of his death.

Feet sandaled with dreams tread paths of vision leading to wisdom’s sharp peaks.

In a world gushing blood day and night, you never stop mopping up pain.

At its most dynamic, faith evolves into powerful applicable knowledge.

By striving so mightily to accomplish specific goals on behalf of one segment of humanity, she [Toni Morrison] went beyond them to create literary wonders capable of enriching the lives of not just her own people, but of all people.

If life is a birthday cake let my face be smeared with its icing of cognac and kindness.