"but a sanguine temper, though for ever..." - Quote by Jane Austen

“I think I may boast myself to be, with all possible vanity, the most unlearned and uninformed female who ever dared to be an authoress.”

“Self-knowledge is the first step to maturity.”

“I wish I might take this for a compliment; but to be so easily seen through I am afraid is pitiful.”

“Dreams can never be made captive.”

“Be not dishearten'd -- Affection shall solve the problems of Freedom yet; Those who love each other shall become invincible.”

“Nothing is as heady as the wine of possibility”

“There's gon' be some stuff you gon' see that's gon' make it hard to smile in the future. But through whatever you see, through all the rain and the pain, you gotta keep your sense of humor. You gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit. Remember that.”

“The ship of my life may or may not be sailing on calm and amiable seas. The challenging days of my existence may or may not be bright and promising. Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude. If I insist on being pessimistic, there is always tomorrow. Today I am blessed.”

“I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers.”