I read the Bible to myself; I'll take any translation, any edition, and read it aloud, just to hear the language, hear the rhythm, and remind myself how beautiful English is.

I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me.

In all the institutions I try to be present and accountable for all I do and leave undone. I know that eventually I shall have to be present and accountable n the presence of God. I do not wish to be found wanting.

Seek patience and passion in equal amounts. Patience alone will not build the temple. Passion alone will destroy its walls.

When things were very bad his soul just crawled behind his heart and curled up and went to sleep

Nothing hurts more than realizing they meant everything to you, but you meant nothing to them.

It's good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for awhile their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers.