There is something akin to freedom in having a lover who has no control over you, except that which he gains by kindness and attachment

Ah, if he had ever been a slave he would have known how difficult it was to trust white men.

Ah, if he had ever been a slave he would have known how difficult it was to trust a white man.

The brightest skies are always foreshadowed by dark clouds

dragon took what it wanted. Took and kept.

We think that we do well to be angry with the rebellious, and so we prove ourselves to be more like Jonah than Jesus.

When you believe yourself to be master of your thoughts, you become so.

Don't feel stupid if you don't like what everyone else pretends to love.

I think for the next 50 years I'm not going to be able to stop because of the light that you shine for me and so many millions of Americans.

The first item I designed for a real person was when I was about 10 and I made my first item of clothing for myself.

You really can't categorize my music, it's human music.

I am my own person caoable of making my own decisions and choosing powerfully how i live. I appreciate and respect what others have to say but ultimately I choose how I live my life.

He who honestly instructs reverences God.

All of us can't wait to get out there whatever way.