When someone shows you who they are believe them; the first time
American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows.
Tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world
I was taught that the way of progress is neither swift nor easy
The antidote for fifty enemies is one friend
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men
Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey
You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was
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