Maya Angelou

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

The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise.

Determine to live life with flair and laughter.

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

Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with shades of deeper meaning.

If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.

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

Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.