“Being black is not a matter of pigmentation — being black is a reflection of a mental attitude.”

The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.

But as long as you remember what you have seen, then nothing is gone. As long as you remember, it is part of this story we have together.

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

The butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

Exile is strangely compelling to think about but terrible to experience.

You are the storyteller of your own life, and you can create your own legend, or not.

You become what you believe.