"At fifteen, life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice." - Maya Angelou.

"My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more educated and more intelligent than college professors."

"Belonging to an elite class doesn't guarantee you an elite temperament."

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I've learned that when someone gives you a compliment, accept it and own it, even if they're b'sing. - 2004.