I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

There's nothing like deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons.

We accept the love we think we deserve.

please believe that things are good with me, and even when they're not, they will be soon enough. And i will always believe the same about you.

So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

I just want you to know that you’re very special… and the only reason I’m telling you is that I don’t know if anyone else ever has.

I would die for you. But I won't live for you.

If you care about somebody, you should want them to be happy. Even if you wind up being left out.

What about when someone doesn't need a shoulder? What if they need the arms?

I just need to know that someone out there listens and understands and doesn't try to sleep with someone even if they could have. I need to know these people exist.

It’s strange how things can change back as suddenly as they changed originally. When one thing happens and suddenly, things are back to normal.

Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.

Trauma does not have to occur by abuse alone...

Maybe it would feel nice. Maybe it wouldn't feel like a betrayal. Besides, who was I betraying, anyway? Just myself.

My definition of social justice: those who refuse to work deserve to go hungry.

I always say to people, "If you share my dream, why don't we walk together?" And that's my only organizing tool.

Have you ever seen a really good chocolate dish & women? It affects women not like men. It’s incredible.

If you do microcredit with men, they tend to quickly drink it. They don't pay you back.

I always wanted to eat with a Negro,” Grandma said. Yeah, well I always wanted to eat with a boney- assed old white woman,” Lula said. “So I guess this works out good.

I have been up to my head just with calling people, I call about 50 to 100 people a day.

Love is primarily giving. It’s an action that leads to a feeling, not a feeling first.