Maya Angelou — "I know for sure that as you have the courage to make a choice, you have the cour…"

"I'm not a prophet. I'm a poet. And I use my poetry to try to understand the world."

"I'm not a victim. I'm a survivor. And I'm not going to be a victim of America, or of racism, or of sexism, or of ageism, or of any other -ism."

"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."

"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 sometimes the best thing you can do is just breathe. And maybe have a slice of cake."