Different mentors throughout my life have supported and guided me to remember that I do have the strength, courage and talent to do whatever I want to do. Misty Copeland More Quotes by Misty Copeland More Quotes From Misty Copeland At 7 years old being a black girl in their school, and they're being told by their teachers' You don't belong here, your skin is the wrong color, your feet are too flat... we can't work with your hair,'. Misty Copeland