Propriety was a rigid master, but one that must be obeyed if one wanted to keep a sterling reputation.

- Lawana Blackwell

Forgiveness is almost a selfish act because of its immense benefits to the one who forgives.

- Lawana Blackwell

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.

- Lawana Blackwell

If there was strife and contention in the home, very little else in life could compensate for it.

- Lawana Blackwell

For all their strength, men were sometimes like little children.

- Lawana Blackwell

Age is no guarantee of maturity.

- Lawana Blackwell

The hatred you're carrying is a live coal in your heart - far more damaging to yourself than to them.

- Lawana Blackwell

I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.

- Lawana Blackwell

Patterning your life around other's opinions is nothing more than slavery.

- Lawana Blackwell