I have forgiven myself; I'll make a change. Once that forgiveness has taken place you can console yourself with the knowledge that a diamond is the result of extreme pressure. Less pressure is crystal, less than that is coal, less than that is fossilized leaves or plain dirt. Pressure can change you into something quite precious, quite wonderful, quote beautiful and extremely hard.
Maya AngelouThe love of the family, the love of one person can heal. It heals the scars left by a larger society. A massive, powerful society.
Maya AngelouEach time I write a book, every time I face that yellow pad, the challenge is so great. I have written eleven books, but each time I think, โUh oh, theyโre going to find out now. Iโve run a game on everybody and theyโre going to find me out.
Maya Angelou