“Life has no smooth road for any of us; and in the bracing intent of a high aim the very roughness encourages the climber to firmer steps, till the legend, over steep ways to the stars, fulfills itself.”
“Violence is Black children going to school for 12 years and receiving 6 years worth of education.”
“Here's another piece of advice, only date people who have read a different set of books than you have read, it will save you lots of time in the library.”
“I thought about the difference between a mama's girl and a daddy's girl. I decided that a daughter who belongs to her daddy expects gifts, while a daughter who belongs to her mama expects a lot more. Not from her mama. From herself.”
“To be able to laugh and to be merciful are the only things that make man better than the beast”
“The time is at hand and you shall see...Three powers unlocked for you are the key."From Eleventh Elementum”