I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.

It's true. I can do anything and do it well because God loves me. It still humbles me.

Dare to let your dreams reach beyond you...

In a long meter hymn, a singer - they call it 'lays out a line.' And then the whole church joins in in repeating that line. And they form a wall of harmony so tight, you can't wedge a pin between it.

The sisters and brothers that you meet give you the materials which your character uses to build itself. It is said that some people are born great, others achieve it, some have it thrust upon them. In truth, the ways in which your character is built have to do with all three of those. Those around you, those you choose, and those who choose you.

Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.

Tragedy, no matter how sad, becomes boring to those not caught in its addictive caress.