1960-, African-American Entertainer
Affirmation / Approval It's foolish to give what other people think about us so much credence. All that matters is how you feel about yourself. Do you love yourself? Ask yourself that question, right now, out loud and let the answer be yes … Because what other people may have to say about you is simply their opinion. It's not who you are. Their opinion about you is not reality. Reality is what is inside you. Lettin It All Hang Out , 1995
Autonomy / Control There is no higher authority on the planet, when it comes to deciding what's best for you, than you. Life is a banquet, so you should eat until you're full, and do as you please as long as you're not hurting anybody else … You can't get satisfaction living your life according to someone else's rules. Ibid.
Wisdom for The Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing , © 2004