“Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neit...” — Maya Angelou Quote

“Since time is the one immaterial object which we cannot influence—neither speed up nor slow down, add to nor diminish—it is an imponderably valuable gift.”

“Elimination of illiteracy is as serious an issue to our history as the abolition of slavery.”

“When the human race neglects its weaker members, when the family neglects its weakest one - it's the first blow in a suicidal movement. I see the neglect in cities around the country, in poor white children in West Virginia and Virginia and Kentucky - in the big cities, too, for that matter.”

“Music was my refuge. I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness.”

“When Great Trees Fall”

“It's good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for awhile their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers.”

“A purposeless life is a meaningless life”

“The way we assess time as humans determines what we become”

“I cast my bread on the waters long ago. Now it's time for you to send it back to me - toasted and buttered on both sides.”

“We spend our time searching for security and hate it when we get it.”

“Time is our most precious resource; when we simplify, we gain more time for the things that truly nourish our soul.”

“In my opinion, the only way to conquer stage fright is to get up on stage and play. Every time you play another show, it gets better and better.”