“ I look up to the sky and scream to the wind, 'Give me adventure.' She whispers back, 'You are braver than you know. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ I learned it was better to tiptoe through life and arrive at death's door safely. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ I think bravery is a lot less formal than it sounds. Bravery is being able to have a conversation with a stranger. It's going back to school even after years of being away. It's being you even when it… Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ I cannot fail these girls by diverting my eyes from the invisible residue of slavery that clings to them like a shadow. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ My life is too valuable to remain shielded and protected behind the coziness and comfort of security. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ Those who suffer suffer because hurt people hurt people, and busy people let it happen. So am I going to be busy or am I going to be brave? Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ The road less traveled continues to beckon me onward, towards a journey of transformation and engagement. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ Suffering reminds us of our brokenness, our humanity. It disarms us of our self-absorption and magnifies our need for one another. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ No matter how unfamiliar my world becomes, I can always find my way home when I dance. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
“ Bravery is an amazing and aggressive teacher. Its gives me the energy to dive into life, recover from disappointment, and mentally escape whatever locked door holds me in. Marquita Burke-DeJesus
