Be courageous, but not foolhardy. Walk proud as you are.

There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.

The intensity with which young people live demands that they "blank out" as often as possible.

I would like to be known as an intelligent woman, a courageous woman, a loving woman, a woman who teaches by being.

Shakespeare must be a black girl.

Thank you, always say thank you; it's the greatest gift you can give someone; because thank you is what you say to God.

The poetry you read has been written for you, each of you - black, white, Hispanic, man, woman, gay, straight.