I cannot be defined by what other people think.

If you take care of your body, it'll take care of you.

Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.

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.

When you're doing the work you're meant to do, it feels right and every day is a bonus, regardless of what you're getting paid.

Failure is a great teacher and, if you are open to it, every mistake has a lesson to offer.

I make sure to use my life for that which can be of goodwill. It has fortified me spiritually and emotionally