Mildred Taylor Quote

“We have no choice of
what color we're born
or who our parents are
or whether we're rich or poor.
What we do have is
some choice over what we make
of our lives once we're here.”
Mildred Taylor

Dee Wallace Stone Quote

“We create our lives
a thought at a time.
And sometimes,
it comes down to changing
a thought such as
"Why did this happen to me?"
into "There is a divine plan
and there is a reason for this,
and my choice is to create
the most positive reaction I can.”
Dee Wallace Stone

Audre Lorde Quote

“The quality of light by which
we scrutinize our lives
has direct bearing upon the
product which we live,
and upon the changes which
we hope to bring about
through those lives.”
Audre Lorde

Shonda Rhimes Quote

“You can waste your lives drawing lines.
Or you can live your life crossing them.”
Shonda Rhimes

Toni Morrison Quote

“We die. That may be
the meaning of life.
But we do language.
That may be the
measure of our lives.”
Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison Quote

“We die. That may be
the meaning of life.
But we do language.
That may be the
measure of our lives.”
Toni Morrison

Les Louis Brown Quote

“We must look for ways to be 
an active force in our own lives. 
We must take charge 
of our own destinies, 
design a life of substance and 
truly begin to live our dreams.” 
Les Louis Brown

Ace Antonio Hall Quote

“Our lives are filled with meeting wonderful people. 
Make sure those that have become a part of your life 
hear your words of appreciation.” Ace Antonio Hall

John F. Kennedy Quote

“We must find time to stop 
and thank the people who 
make a difference in our lives.” 
John F. Kennedy

James Matthew Barrie Quote

“Those who bring sunshine 
to the lives of others 
cannot keep it from themselves.” 
James Matthew Barrie

Dr. Maulana Karenga Quote

“The Nguzo Saba are the 
moral minimum value system 
Black people need in order to 
rescue and reconstruct their 
history and humanity, 
indeed their daily lives, in 
their own image and interests.”　 
Dr. Maulana Karenga

Dwayne Alvin Hearn Quote

“Those who choose to 
live their lives 
one precious moment at a time 
are already at peace.” 
Dwayne Alvin Hearn

Dwayne Alvin Hearn Quote

“For true peace to exist 
we must create an environment where 
all human lives are valued equally, 
where people resolve their differences 
peacefully, 
and everyone is encouraged to 
make their dreams come true.” 
Dwayne Alvin Hearn

Dwayne Alvin Hearn Quote

“What if the friends in our lives 
reflect some aspect of our character?” 
Dwayne Alvin Hearn

Oprah Winfrey Quote

“The roles we play in each other's lives are only 
as powerful as the trust and connection between us.” 
Oprah

Richard Bach Quote

“I think there’s 
an invisible principle 
of living too. 
If we believe we’re 
guided through every 
step of our lives, 
we are. It’s a lovely sight, 
watching it work.” 
Richard Bach

Audre Lorde Quote

“Once we recognize 
what it is we are feeling, 
once we recognize 
we can feel deeply, 
love deeply, can feel joy, 
then we will demand that 
all parts of our lives 
produce that kind of joy.” 
Audre Lorde

William Arthur Ward Quote

“The optimist lives on the 
peninsula of infinite possibilities; 
the pessimist is stranded on the 
island of perpetual indecision.” 
William Arthur Ward

Les (Lester Louis) Brown Quote

“We must look for ways to be 
an active force in our own lives. 
We must take charge 
of our own destinies, 
design a life of substance and 
truly begin to live our dreams.” 
Les (Lester Louis) Brown

Catherine Pulsifer Quote

“Some people are not aware 
it's their choice to create 
their own destiny 
while others set personal goals 
and take responsibility for 
the direction of their lives.” 
Catherine Pulsifer