Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.

I write for young girls of color, for girls who don't even exist yet, so that there is something there for them when they arrive. I can only change how they live, not how they think.

I will not have my life narrowed down. I will not bow down to somebody else's whim or to someone else's ignorance.

I need to listen well so that I hear what is not said.

Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.