I don't mind if my life goes in the service of the nation. If I die, every drop of my blood will invigorate the nation.

My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.

Opportunities are not offered. They must be wrested and worked for. And this calls for perseverance... and courage.

Every new experience brings its own maturity and a greater clarity of vision.

To be liberated, woman must feel free to be herself, not in rivalry to man but in the context of her own capacity and her personality.

People tend to forget their duties but remember their rights.

Forgiveness is a virtue of the brave.

The purpose of life is to believe, to hope, and to strive.

Women sometimes go too far, it's true. But it's only when you go too far that others listen.

To become capable, one must have faith in oneself.

Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something.

Dexter, I love you so much. So, so much, and I probably always will. I just don't like you anymore. I'm sorry.

Meditation is defined by not just the mode of thinking, but also the object of thought

Forgive and set your self free. When we forgive, we heal our own anger and hurt and are able to let love lead again. It's like spring cleaning for our heart.

If I were to limit myself to the opportunities that were presented playing only Chinese-American parts, I would be virtually without a career.

We learn to praise God not by paying compliments but by paying attention.

Who gives to all, denies all.

Especially being a woman of color, sometimes it's hard for to put our foot down. You work with a lot of men, and they'll be like, "She has Joyner the best reputation".

It never pays to walk blindly. Especially not in your own castle where familiarity hides so much - even when we have the eyes to see.

It doesn't do a lot of good for your health to move from red meat to white meat, but it gets you further down the road towards making more substantial changes later.

Laws teach us to know when we commit injury and when we suffer it.