I am convinced that most people do not grow up ... our real selves, the children inside, are still innocent and shy as magnolias.

When people see the laughing face, even if they're jealous of it, their burden is lightened. But do it first for yourself. Laugh and dare to try to love somebody, starting with yourself.

My life has been one great big joke, a dance that's walked a song that's spoke, I laugh so hard I almost choke when I think about myself.

I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.

Black women have not historically stood in the pulpit, but that doesn't undermine the fact that they built the churches and maintain the pulpits.

Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously separates the past from the future.

Be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.