Maya Angelou’s legacy goes beyond the body of work she shared with the world during her lifetime. Her legacy as one of the greatest writers of all time also embodies the ability she had to hold on to ...

Some of these powerful women’s quotes might even change your perspective on life 180 degrees, and it will be enlightening!

Poetry can help us become more human. We saw it on display as 22-year-old inaugural poet Amanda Gorman read her stirring poem "The Hill We Climb" last week. It felt joyous and truthful, necessary and ...

Discover powerful celebrity quotes that inspire you not to give up in the face of adversity. Motivational messages from ...

It is often said, "The pen is mightier than the sword." And it's true – words can hold a lot of power. In just a few words, a simple sentence can uplift, belittle and express love and heartache. Many ...

I recently taught a short six-class course for Homeschool Connections on “Poems Every Catholic Should Know.” The text for the course was my book of the same title, which is an anthology of Christian ...

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