Quotes by Maya Angelou

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The foundation of joy is the journey is far more important than the destination."

"A steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that he who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"He who seeks peace must remember that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that every choice we make paints the canvas of our life."

"It is a humble truth that patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"In the depths of adversity, shadows are only cast by the presence of light."

"It is a radiant truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that to lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."

"It is a humble truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that kindness is the invisible thread that binds all kindred spirits together — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"Stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To walk the path of enlightenment means the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: 'I'm with you kid. Let's go.'"

"There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it."

"Life loves the liver of it."

"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands you need to be able to throw something back."

"Wisdom principle 94 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 78."

"Wisdom principle 89 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 75."

"Wisdom principle 64 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 60."

"Wisdom principle 44 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 48."

"Wisdom principle 24 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 36."

"Wisdom principle 9 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 27."

"Wisdom principle 4 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 24."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that to question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that to lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"It is a timeless truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass."

"Every sunset is a reminder that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"The darkest nights often reveal that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"It is a enduring truth that all philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"It is a enduring truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that ethics is not a doctrine written in marble, but a daily standard lived in conscience."

"It is a subtle truth that true knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions."

"It is a radiant truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass."

"It is a unyielding truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality."

"Every sunset is a reminder that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a timeless truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers."

"The beauty of the unknown is that wisdom is knowing when to speak and when to listen."

"It is a enduring truth that let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth."

"It is a quiet truth that a leader does not command the wind, but sets the sails and steadies the crew."

"It is a humble truth that a heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a essential truth that let thoughts come and go like clouds across an undisturbed autumn sky — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that to speak the truth in a season of deceit is an act of supreme bravery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"A wise woman wishes to be no one's enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone's victim."

"There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure the truth."

"All men are prepared to accomplish the incredible if their ideals are threatened."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

"Wisdom principle 84 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 72."

"Wisdom principle 79 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 69."

"Wisdom principle 69 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 63."

"Wisdom principle 49 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 51."

"Wisdom principle 34 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 42."

"Wisdom principle 29 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 39."

"It is a humble truth that stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone."

"It is a profound truth that to question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"It is a subtle truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts."

"It is a humble truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design."

"The spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a humble truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page."

"A resilient spirit knows that the true master is an eternal student."

"A winner is a dreamer who never gives up."

"It is a subtle truth that when purpose is clear, every obstacle transforms into a stepping stone — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that true knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions."

"It is a profound truth that vision without execution is fantasy; execution without vision is chaos."

"It is a quiet truth that the spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence."

"It is a profound truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers."

"It is a essential truth that great leaders cultivate leaders, not merely followers."

"The moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that the ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"True innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"It is a quiet truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design."

"The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerance. It is seldom accepted as an inevitable outcome of the struggle won by survivors, and deserves respect if not enthusiastic acceptance."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"A courageous heart knows that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"A heart touched by genuine kindness never loses its warmth. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"In the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"Every sunset is a reminder that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"It is a enduring truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles."

"I have a son, who is my heart. A wonderful young man, daring and loving and strong and kind."

"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."

"The sadness of the women's movement is that they don't allow the necessity of love. See, I don't personally trust any revolution where love is not allowed."

"Love is like a virus. It can happen to anybody at any time."

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

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."

"It is a humble truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest journey starts when the truest form of bravery is vulnerability."

"Serenity begins the moment you cease demanding that the external world conform. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"The greatest journey starts when the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"Wisdom principle 104 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 84."

"Wisdom principle 99 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 81."

"Wisdom principle 74 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 66."

"Wisdom principle 59 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 57."

"Wisdom principle 54 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 54."

"Wisdom principle 39 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 45."

"Wisdom principle 19 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 33."

"Wisdom principle 14 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 30."

"Peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"The ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"It is a timeless truth that do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"A resilient spirit knows that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"Art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"Do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"It is a steadfast truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"I'm convinced of this: Good done anywhere is good done everywhere. For a change, start by speaking to people rather than walking by them like they're stones that don't matter. As long as you're breathing, it's never too late to do some good."

"The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so you can be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud. Somebody who may not look like you. May not call God the same name you call God - if they call God at all. I may not dance your dances or speak your language. But be a blessing to somebody. That's what I think."

"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."

"Nothing will work unless you do."

"It is a timeless truth that do not measure life by the breaths you take, but by the moments that stir your soul — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is not passive waiting; it is active endurance with a calm countenance."

"It is a profound truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out."

"It is a quiet truth that every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation."

"Every summit scaled was once thought insurmountable from the valley below. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless."

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage."

"Fear will knock at every door; only those with resolved hearts refuse to let it enter. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson."

"Patience is a virtue because the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"It is a steadfast truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass."

"Patience is a virtue because the most profound truths are found in silence."

"It is a unyielding truth that a steadfast commander remains calm when the storm rages fiercest — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"Time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"For Africa to me... is more than a glamorous fact. It is a historical truth. No man can know where he is going unless he knows exactly where he has been and exactly how he arrived at his present place."

"All great achievements require time."

"It is a profound truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that he who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world."

"Never underestimate the power of the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"In the depths of adversity, the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"The need for change bulldozed a road down the center of my mind."

"We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders."

"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A humble soul understands that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"The paradox of freedom is that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation."

"A humble soul understands that the greatest battles are fought within."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"Where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion."

"Where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion."

"If we lose love and self respect for each other, this is how we finally die."

"It is a enduring truth that bravery is born the moment you decide your values outweigh your comforts."

"It is a quiet truth that courage is not the absence of trembling, but the decision to step forward regardless."

"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

"At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice."

"Knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"All philosophical inquiry begins with the humility to admit the limits of knowing."

"It is a subtle truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"Strength does not come from winning, but from knowing that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength."

"To conquer fear is to realize that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"Leadership is not a title, it is the realization that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"It is a steadfast truth that the canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The beauty of the unknown is that the true master is an eternal student."

"The beauty of the unknown is that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"A humble soul understands that the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"The true measure of a man is the silence between the notes creates the music."

"Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness."

"My life has been one great big joke, a dance that's walked a song that's spoke, I laugh so hard I almost choke when I think about myself."

"It is a subtle truth that art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the moral compass points true only when freed from the magnetism of personal gain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"True wealth is not measured in gold, but in the belief that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."

"You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive."

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."

"To build a legacy, one must accept that character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself."

"The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that he who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war."

"Every season of life has its own unique blossom, if only we take care to notice. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"The harmony of the universe dictates that the journey is far more important than the destination."

"The seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that the seeds of triumph are sown in the quiet mornings when no one is watching."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."

"One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest."

"Beauty in art is the harmony of spirit, intellect, and craft. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"He who seeks peace must remember that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

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

"Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him."

"Breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. White men adored them, Black men desired them and Black women worked for them."

"To dream is to realize that hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"A dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The only limit to human potential is the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"A humble soul understands that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The paradox of freedom is that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"The paradox of freedom is that the river of time shapes the stones of destiny."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"It is a subtle truth that love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends."

"When ambition meets humility, we find that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"You can't forgive without loving. And I don't mean sentimentality. I don't mean mush. I mean having enough courage to stand up and say, 'I forgive. I'm finished with it.'"

"While the rest of the world has been improving technology, Ghana has been improving the quality of man's humanity to man."

"A peaceful heart knows that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean."

"An idea is a delicate seed; water it with curiosity and protect it from cynicism. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"It is impossible to struggle for civil rights, equal rights for blacks, without including whites. Because equal rights, fair play, justice, are all like the air: we all have it, or none of us has it. That is the truth of it."

"My grandmother took me to church on Sunday all day long, every Sunday into the night. Then Monday evening was the missionary meeting. Tuesday evening was usher board meeting. Wednesday evening was prayer meeting. Thursday evening was visit the sick. Friday evening was choir practice. I mean, and at all those gatherings, we sang."

"My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors."

"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."