Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

"The worst thing that ever happens to you may be the best thing for you if you don't let it get the best of you."

"Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced."

"Writing is a form of prayer."

"The most powerful word in the English language is 'story'; the person who has the best story wins."

"A good man treats his wife with respect."

"Kindness always comes back around."

"The power of a smile can change everything."

"Kindness is weakness to some. Not to me."