Independence is a heady draught, and if you drink it in your youth, it can have the same effect on the brain as young wine does. It does not matter that its taste is not always appealing. It is addictive and with each drink you want more.

We are not our brother’s keeper we are our brother and we are our sister. We must look past complexion and see community.

Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art.

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

Forgiveness. It's one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody. You are relieved of carrying that burden of resentment. You really are lighter. You feel lighter. You just drop that.

The world had taken a deep breath and was having doubts about continuing to revolve.

In the fifties, you have your beauty as a treat. I thought that until I hit the sixties.In your sixties, life decides to reward you with certain kinds of profound appreciation, so that people name their children and schools and libraries after you! And you still have your sexuality and your sensuality. If you want your sexuality, you still have it.