We should learn to accept that change is truly the only thing that's going on always, and learn to ride with it and enjoy it.

How sad now never to see men holding hands, while everywhere one looks they are holding guns.

Stretching [and] yoga [are] very helpful. All of these things - they really do help. Good food and a lot of sleep. And reading - reading good books. Sometimes movies - although a lot of the movies are difficult.

Our mothers and grandmothers ... moving to music not yet written.

In my work and in myself I reflect black people, women and men, as I reflect others. One day even the most self-protective ones will look into the mirror I provide and not be afraid.

I feel that all you can do is give it your absolute best with whatever gifts the universe has given you. And if you make it in some way that other people can recognize, that's fine. But even if you don't quote-unquote make it, you're fine, if you've given it your whole heart and soul. You're totally in sync with your purpose and with the universe. And that's fine.

It has been proved that the land can exist without the country - and be better for it; it has not been proved ... that the country can exist without the land.