Poetry gave me back my voice.

Anything that works against you can also work for you once you understand the Principle of Reverse.

Self-pity in its early stage is as snug as a feather mattress. Only when it hardens does it become uncomfortable.

This is my life. it is my one time to be me. i want to experience every good thing.

I don't know if I continue, even today, always liking myself. But what I learned to do many years ago was to forgive myself. It is very important for every human being to forgive herself or himself because if you live, you will make mistakes - it is inevitable. But once you do and you see the mistake, then you forgive yourself and say, 'Well, if I'd known better I'd have done better,' that's all.

I thought if I could face the worst danger voluntarily, and triumph, I would forever have power over it.

The best candy shop a child can be left alone in, is the library