The big secret in life is there is no secret. Whatever your goal. You can get there if you're willing to work.

Death shows up to remind us to live more fully.

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.

The reason I so rarely break promises to other people? It breaks trust. Without trust, there's no relationship.

You know that old joke about the guy who lives to be 104? The punch line goes something like 'If I knew I was gonna get this old, I'd have taken much better care of myself.' Well, guess what? We actually are living longer, and the time to start taking care of ourselves is right this minute.

Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up.

You get from the world what you give to the world.