We are even higher than the heavens, we are greater than angels; Why should we not transcend both? Our lodging-place is Majesty.
Against great advantages in another, there are no means of defending ourselves except love.
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. Whatever you think you can do, or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, power and grace.
You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.
If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.
I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element. It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather. . . . In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or is dehumanized.
Everything is hard before it is easy.
You have to lead people to get excited and be passionate and be activated by what you do.
I would love to see more African-American females engaged in all aspects of sports. All of the research tells us that participation in sports has a very positive impact in both the short and long term. Girls who participate in sports have a higher self-esteem and are more likely to graduate from college, and 80 percent of female executives played team sports growing up.
I realize that as I get more experience as I get older, my perception changes and that feeds the photograph.
Now there's the Niida we all know and loathe.