Maya Angelou — "I've learned that the only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"I'm always surprised when I'm referred to as a 'legend.' I think of myself as a work in progress. A rather old, but still eager, work in progress."

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

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back."

"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."

"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."