How wonderful it is to be an American. We have known the best of times and the worst of times.Maya Angelou
I think I have had so much blessing - I've had my brother, who was brilliant - I think my family came closest to making a genius when they made my brother - Bailey was just all of that. He loved me.Maya Angelou
I like chicken a lot because chicken is generous - that is to say, it's obedient. It will do whatever you tell it to do.Maya Angelou
I was very blessed to have family and friends, but particularly family, who told me I was not only all right, I was just right, so I believe that my brain is a good one, and it's lasting me very well.Maya Angelou
Shakespeare - I was very influenced - still am - by Shakespeare. I couldn't believe that a white man in the 16th century could so know my heart.Maya Angelou
I thank God I'm myself and for the life I'm given to live and for friends and lovers and beloveds, and I thank God for knowing that all those people have already paid for me.Maya Angelou
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.Kahlil Gibran
You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might also pray in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.Kahlil Gibran