Look for the beauty in things.
I am grateful to be a woman. I must have done something great in another life.
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.
If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Today I am blessed.
My pride had been starched by a family who assumed unlimited authority in its own affairs.
Hope for the best, be prepared for the worse. Life is shocking, but you must never appear to be shocked. For no matter how bad it is it could be worse and no matter how good it is it could be better.