I am a woman phenomenally, phenomenal woman that is your grandmother, that is your mother, that is your sister, that is you and that is me.

Have a purpose to your life: Purpose does not mean having a job...You can have a job and still be unfulfilled.

I try to live what I consider a "poetic existence." That means I take responsibility for the air I breathe and the space I take up. I try to be immediate, to be totally present for all my work.

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

You dwell in whitened castles with deep and poisoned moats and cannot hear the curses which fill your children's throats.

There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.