My experiences at Princeton have made me far more aware of my 'blackness' than ever before.

Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives.

The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them.

There is no magic to achievement. It's really about hard work, choices, and persistence.

Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody says distract you from your goals.

I admit it: I am louder than the average human being and have no fear of speaking my mind. These traits don't come from the color of my skin but from an unwavering belief in my own intelligence.

Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.

We've got a responsibility to live up to the legacy of those who came before us by doing all that we can to help those who come after us.

No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you are beautiful.

When women and girls rise, their communities and their countries rise with them

Women and girls can do whatever they want. There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.

Fear makes us feel our humanity.

try me on any day that doesn't end in y - Jace

The biggest challenge in New Orleans has been to find workers who can climb a ladder after lunch.

Poverty-fighting programs are not handouts - they are investments.

Religion is not in want of art; it rests on its own majesty.

Who are a little wise the best fools be.

A room of one's own isn't nearly enough. A house, or, best, an island of one's own.

I'm quite grateful to the BBC. They helped me back onto the touring circuit.

Life is a cycle of ends and starts.

A great man stands on God. A small man on a great man.