“We need much less than we think we need.”

The sisters and brothers that you meet give you the materials which your character uses to build itself.

Be present in all things and thankful for all things.

My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return.

Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option.

Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.

No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.

Success is loving life and daring to live it.

If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.

All great achievements require time.

When you wish someone joy, you wish them peace, love, prosperity, happiness, all the good things.

I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that’s me.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

To those who are given much, much is expected.