Marie Simmons' wise words have influenced several generations of her family, friends, students, clients, children, and foster children. She was also known to "Walk the walk, as well as talk the talk," living her remarkable life based on the principles or Qualities she believed in: faith, responsibility, creativity, honesty, to name just a few. In her last years she unselfishly decided to share the insights and truths she had gained along the way. This book is a distilled version of her wisdom, a treasure chest overflowing with her brilliance, humor, and her love. It's your inheritance. Spend it freely. Then maybe you can offer your own. "She loved, she believed, and she valued education." Epitaph Marie wrote for herself.