I would say you might encounter many defeats but you must never be defeated, ever. In fact, it might even be necessary to confront defeat. It might be necessary, to get over it, all the way through it, and go on. I would teach her to laugh a lot. Laugh a lot at the - and the silliest things and be very, very serious. I'd teach her to love life, I can bet you that.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

Modesty is a learned affectation. And as soon as life slams the modest person against the wall, that modesty drops.

There is nothing so pitiful as a young cynic because he has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing.

Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.

The best comfort food will always be greens, cornbread, and fried chicken.

You only are free when you realize you belong no place - you belong every place - no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great.