Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. – Abraham Joshua Heschel, The Insecurity of Freedom: Essays on Human Existence, 19
My hobbies include maintaining my physical and mental health. Its a full-time job. Yoga definitely helps for both of them. Im a big fan of relaxing and not having a schedule. Thats my best way to keep from going crazy. – Olivia Thirlby
I grew up in a Hindu household but went to a Roman Catholic school. I grew up with a mother who said, Ill arrange a marriage for you at 18, but she also said that we could achieve anything we put our minds to an encourage us to dream of becoming prime minister or president. – Indra Nooyi
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. – Maya Angelou