The future is full of possibility, whether you make one tiny change - or a whole invigorating, thrilling, inspiring bunch of them.

Life is better when you share it.

Every time a child is saved from the dark side of life, every time one of us makes the effort to make a difference in a child's life, we add light and healing to our own lives.

I look at problems as opportunities and use every person, every incident, and every encounter as an opportunity to show a more loving part of myself.

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves." Another "I was raised to believe that excellence is the deterrent to racism and sexism. And that's how I operate my life." And another "It does not matter who you are or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.

I'm finally ready to own my own power, to say, "This is who I am." If you like it, you like it. And if you don't like it, you don't. So watch out; I'm gonna fly.

I believe that you tend to create your own blessings. You have to prepare yourself so that when opportunity comes, you're ready.