Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay.

She comprehended the perversity of life, that in the struggle lies the joy.

Courage, I don't think anybody is born with courage. I think you may be born with a flair to braggadocio, you know. That's not courage.

It's wonderful that whenever Patsy Cline's name is mentioned, people's voices fall and they become right sentimental. And, rightly so.

They who have health have hope; and they who have hope, have everything.

But from a distance. I would have left you whole and wholly for the delectation of those who wanted more and cared less.

I don't know how much longer I'll be around. I'll probably be writing when the Lord says, 'Maya, Maya Angelou, it's time.'