[Librarians] study their field with as much determination and as much delight as open-heart surgeons.

Listen to yourself and in that quietude you might hear the voice of God.

My life has been long, and believing that life loves the liver of it, I have dared to try many things, sometimes trembling, but daring still.

If I have a monument in this world, it is my son.

The Black female is assaulted in her tender years by all those common forces of nature at the same time she is caught in the tripartite crossfire of masculine prejudice, white illogical hate and Black lack of power.

He thrived with passion and compassion, humor and style. We had him whether we know who he was or did not know, he was ours and we were his.

Thank you, always say thank you; it's the greatest gift you can give someone; because thank you is what you say to God.