“We are graced with a godlike ability to transcend time and space in our minds but are chained to death.”

“Children of Blood and Bone was written during a time where I kept turning on the news and seeing stories of unarmed black men, women, and children being shot by the police. I felt afraid and angry and helpless, but this book was the one thing that made me feel like I could do something about it. I told myself that if just one person could read it and have their hearts or minds changed, then I would’ve done something meaningful against a problem that often feels so much bigger than myself.”

“In the faces of humanity, the countenances that shine brightest are those whose minds are powered by wisdom’s Divine supplier of enlightment…selah.”

“War is only justified in the minds of the beggars.”

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”

“Quiet people have the loudest minds.”