“Strong women- precious jewels all- their humanness is evident in their accessibility. We are able to enter into the spirit of these women and rejoice in their warmth and courage.”

“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”

“As far as I knew white women were never lonely, except in books. White men adored them, Black men desired them and Black women worked for them.”

“Women been gittin' pregnant ever since Eve ate that apple.”

“Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives.”

“We are all human; therefore, nothing human can be alien to us.”

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”