Maya Angelou — "I've learned that the best way to get even is to forgive."

"I believe that courage is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that courage can help you overcome any obstacle."

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

"I believe that gratitude is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that gratitude can bring you joy."

"I'm not a victim of my past. I'm a survivor of my past. And I'm going to use my past to help others."

"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."