An activist is one who is actively involved in creating community, whether that is locally in their neighborhood or internationally. It is an admirable quality.

People in power need to control others in order to maintain power. One of the ways to do that is to take that which is threatening and demonize it.

If one is desperate for love, I suggest looking at one's friends and family and see if love is all around. If not, get a new set of friends, a new family.

Bigotry and judgment are the height of insecurity.

It is a full time job being honest one moment at a time, remembering to love, to honor, to respect. It is a practice, a discipline, worthy of every moment.

The building of friendship, family, community and love is complicated. We are so isolated in this country, no longer supported by tribes and villages.

I am very sad for men and women trapped in any relationship where there is cruelty, dominance, inequity. I long for the liberation of all people.

I believe people who practice their beliefs in daily life are activists.

I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice.

The state and the church seldom approve of anything I do. I don't need their approval. I don't aspire to the heterosexual nuclear family model

If black people mistrust white people, they are mistrusting racism, and that is appropriate.

Man has a choice and it's a choice that makes him a man.

You are surrounded by endless possibilities. Your potential being the sum of your beliefs.

I want to be the best player to ever play this game.

I had to face the facts, I was pear-shaped. I was a bit depressed because I hate pears. 'Specially their shape.

The future and eternity are two entirely different things.

The man who never reads lives only one.

All in all, I would not have missed this century for the world.

When the silence bores you, let the music play; when the music bores you, let the silence play!

Some things are so serious, they can only be joked about.

Motivate the mind and set your body free!