Michael Jones

“I did know some people who would receive me, but reluctantly, because I had nothing to offer company save a long face and a self-pitying heart, and I had no intention of changing either. Black Americans of my generation didn't look kindly on public mournings except during or immediately after funerals. We were expected by others and by ourselves to lighten the burden by smiling, to deflect possible new assaults by laughter. Hadn't it worked for us for centuries? Hadn't it?”
― Maya Angelou, All God's Children Need Traveling Shoes

“People are just people.”
― Auryn Hadley, The Sins of Desire

“How you handle success says a lot about you.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, Listen to Your Conscience: That's Why You Have One

“Keep those who believe in you closer.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, Before You Doubt Yourself: Pep Talks and other Crucial Discussions