People who live in difficult circumstances need to know that happy endings are possible. Page 1.

Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.

As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.

I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth.

Experience has taught me that you cannot value dreams according to the odds of their coming true. Their real value is in stirring within us the will to aspire.

I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.

Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences...our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.

Until we reach equality in education, we can't reach equality in the larger society.

The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.

There are no bystanders in life [...] Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.

I don't read such boring things. Life is too short.

Not everyone can be trusted. I think we all have to be very selective about the people we trust.

We want to be in control of our lives. Whether we are jungle fighters, craftsmen, company men, gamesmen, we want to be in control. And when the government erodes that control, we are not comfortable.

I am in love and out of it I will not go.

Dreams are the facts from which we must proceed.

When I die, I hope they don't cremate me 'cuz I'll burn forever.

I performed in a bowling alley before while people were still bowling. Cut the check, and I will perform anywhere.

Literature is eavesdropping.

All men have one entrance into life, and the like going out.