I had no idea that being your authentic self could make me as rich as I've become. If I had, I'd have done it a lot earlier.

There are still generations of people, older people, who were born and bred and marinated in it, in that prejudice and racism, and they just have to die.

I believe the choice to be excellent begins with aligning your thoughts and words with the intention to require more from yourself.

Don't complain about what you don't have. Use what you've got. To do less than your best is a sin. Every single one of us has the power for greatness, because greatness is determined by service-to yourself and to others.

I believe that one of life's greatest risks is never daring to risk.

Transforma as tuas feridas em sabedoria!

I've learned to rely on the strength I inherited from all those who came before me-the grandmothers, sisters, aunts, and brothers who were tested with unimaginable hardships and still survived. 'I go forth alone, and stand as ten thousand,' Maya Angelou proclaimed in her poem 'Our Grandmothers.' When I move through the world, I bring all my history with me-all the people who paved the way for me are part of who I am.