"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."

"I've learned that the most important thing in life is to be true to yourself."

"I believe that love is the most powerful force in the universe. And I believe that love can heal all wounds."

"I'm a Christian. I'm a black woman. I'm a writer. I'm a poet. I'm a dancer. I'm a singer. I'm a mother. I'm a grandmother. I'm a great-grandmother. I'm a friend. I'm a lover. I'm a fighter. I'm a surv…"

"You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody."