A peacefulness follows any decision, even the wrong one.

Recognition of function always precedes recognition of being.

No one remembers her beginnings. Mothers and aunts tell us about infancy and early childhood, hoping we won't forget the past when they had total control over our lives and secretly praying that because of it, we'll include them in our future.

What's the point of being a lesbian if a woman is going to look and act like an imitation man?

Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.

For you to be successful, sacrifices must be made. It's better that they are made by others but failing that, you'll have to make them yourself.

I believe you are your work. Don't trade the stuff of your life, time, for nothing more than dollars. That's a rotten bargain.