I could never live happily in Africa-or anywhere else-until I could live freely in Mississippi.

What the mind doesn't understand, it worships or fears.

People are called 'stars' not only because they shine... because the qualities they exemplify are... eternal. We are attracted to their sparkle, their warmth, their light, but they will be forever distant from us. So distant we can never quite believe our inseparability. Never quite believe that we are also composed of the light they have.

Helped are those who are content to be themselves; they will never lack mystery in their lives and the joys of self-discovery will be constant.

I see children, all children, as humanity's most precious resource, because it will be to them that the care of the planet will always be left.

'Thank you' is the best prayer that anyone could say. I say that one a lot. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.

Dear God...I have always been a good girl. Maybe you can give me a sign letting me know what is happening to me.