The real joy of writing lies in the opportunity of being able to sacrifice a whole chapter for a single sentence, a complete sentence for a single word...

For long-term success, invest 5-10% of your time each day and 5-10% of your income each month in increasing your wisdom.

Your blessings lay beyond your fear.

Life is too short to be living somebody else's dream.

In America, black is a country.

Maturity is when you're able to say, 'It's not just them. It's me.'

Our history has shown us that the strongest growth in our economy is inclusive, broad-based growth.

One of the most difficult things to contend with in a hospital is that assumption on the part of the staff that because you have lost your gall bladder you have also lost your mind.

Art problems are problems of human relationship.

If we keep holding on to God, there is nothing to fear.

I thought I was the luckiest girl in the world. I had tremendous hope in me.