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

- Lawana Blackwell

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

- Lawana Blackwell

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

- Lawana Blackwell

It isn't kind to cultivate a friendship just so one will have an audience.

- Lawana Blackwell

Outings are so much more fun when we can savor them through the children's eyes.

- Lawana Blackwell

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

- Lawana Blackwell

Age is no guarantee of maturity.

- Lawana Blackwell

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

- 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