A vision without a task makes a visionary; a task without a vision is drudgery; a vision with a task makes a missionary.

To come to the table is to learn to be our real selves—not some construct conceived by someone else, but who God made us to be.

I'm not the kind of person who tries to be cool or trendy, I'm definitely an individual.

Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

I learned from my mother that there is a greatness in all of us, and that all of us are delivered to this world with a mission. I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.

I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.

What could you do to make a difference in the world?

Mark Twain stated, "The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you realize why you were born.

Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality.

Speak in French when you can't think of the English for a thing—turn out your toes when you walk—and remember who you are!

True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist.

All women have appealing features. I do not refer to model-type appeal, but rather that which comes from your personality, your attitude, and your expressions. I urge you to enhance the natural, God-given, feminine gifts with which you have been so richly blessed.