The caged bird sings with a fearful trill, of things unknown, but longed for still, and his tune is heard on the distant hill, for the caged bird sings of freedom.

I never have written every day. When I'm writing a book, I write Monday through Friday. I always try to take Saturday and pretend to have some sanity.

A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim.

Talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We use it.

Your life is much more important that you can imagine... it is your first treasure.

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.

Take a day to heal from the lies you've told yourself and the ones that have been told to you.