Maya Angelou

You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Unless you're trying to write a dissertation, then it just runs out.

When you learn, teach. When you get, give. And when you're tired, take a nap. A long one.

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Unless you spill coffee on your white shirt, then it's just a bad day.

If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be. Or how much fun it is to be a little weird.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Unless it's a really good pain, like from laughing too hard.

We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. Unless it's by a really good piece of cake, then it's understandable.

I've learned that life is a game. Play it. Life is a challenge. Meet it. Life is a dream. Realize it. Life is a sacrifice. Offer it. Life is love. Enjoy it. And life is also sometimes just a really long queue.

Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest. We also can't ask for extra cheese on our pizza.

The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise. The desire to reach for the remote control is sometimes necessary.

I've learned that when a person is hungry, they don't care about anything else. Except maybe if there's pie.

I've learned that you can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Or when you're looking for your car keys.

I've learned that sometimes the best thing you can do is just breathe. And maybe have a slice of cake.

The quality of strength is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. And sometimes, the triumph is just deciding to get out of bed.

I've learned that life is a roller coaster. You have to ride it, and sometimes scream a little. And maybe throw your hands up in the air.

I've learned that it's okay to not be okay. As long as you have chocolate. And good company.