Sarah L. Delany > Quotes

“As long as you can see each day as a chance for something new to hapen, something you never experienced before, you'll stay young.”
― Sarah Delany, The Delany Sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom

“Life is short, and it's up to you to make it sweet.”
― Sarah L. Delany, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years - A Play

“Folks can't take advantage of you if you're doing what you want to.”
― Sarah Delany, The Delany Sisters' Book of Everyday Wisdom

“Remember how I used to say, “Life is short, and it’s up to you to make it sweet”? Well, I was wrong about that short part. But I still believe it’s up to each person to make the best of life, to keep trying, no matter what. A lot of it is how you look at it. A lot of it is attitude.

- Sarah L. Delany”
― Sarah L. Delany, On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie

“Don’t worry about me, Sister Bessie. Child, I’ve got plans.

- Sarah L. Delany”
― Sarah L. Delany, On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie

“to worry us to”
― Sarah L. Delany, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

“and Lemuel.”
― Sarah L. Delany, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years

“I’m sure it wasn’t easy being in your big sister’s shadow for 104 years. You complained about it a lot but I know you’d have been miserable without me.
Well, I’m glad things have worked out the way they have, because you never had to be alone, Bessie
Funny thing is, though, by leaving me here by myself, you're letting me get the last word. Ooooooh, I'm not sure you would have liked that!

- Sarah L. Delany”
― Sarah L. Delany, On My Own at 107: Reflections on Life Without Bessie