There is a kind of strength that is almost frightening in Black women. It's as if a steel rod runs right through the head down to the feet.

Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude.

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.

People trying to separate people rather than bring us together... please. You don't just see it in America. It's all over the world.

When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. People know themselves much better than you do. That's why it's important to stop expecting them to be something other than who they are

Laugh and dare to try to love somebody, starting with yourself. You must love yourself first, of course, and you must protect yourself so that nobody overrides you, overrules you, or steps on you. Just say, 'Just a minute. I'm worth everything, dear.'

Don't face the day until you've faced God.