I want to be a good human being. I'm doing my best, and I'm working at it.

Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.

Whining lets the brute know there's a victim for him in the neighborhood!

When I try to describe myself to God I say, 'Lord, remember me? Black? Female? Six-foot tall? The writer?' And I almost always get God's attention.

Life sometimes gives you a second chance.

Money and power can liberate only if they are used to do so. They can imprison and inhibit more finally than barred windows and iron chains.

I think we ought to give ourselves more time. We should be more patient with ourselves and with each other.