As a country, we are in a state of denial about issues of race and racism. And too many of our leaders have concluded that the way to remedy racism is to simply stop talking about race.

Most people ask questions because they want to know the answer; lawyers are trained never to ask questions unless they already know the answer.

In a racially divided society, majority rule is not a reliable instrument of democracy.

We connect through our dreams. Like we could be a thousand miles apart and I'd still know you were there.

In unremarkable texts we soon trip on phrases that penetrate into us, as if a sword has thrust up to its hilt inside us.

Skeptics would rather, even at their own expense, appear to be right than take the risk of trusting.

We see things as we are, not as they are.

The Christmas market at the Barcelona Cathedral sells all kinds of things for your Nativity scene. It will also give you a good idea of Catalan culture.

That sort of half sigh, which, accompanied by two or three slight nods of the head, is pity's small change in general society.

What I want from you, those are just things like this. Not hot things, but warm things.

Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure.

Believing that you can be sure of everything you've achieved.

Law and freedom must be indivisible partners. For without law, there can be no freedom, only choas and disorder; and without freedom, law is but a cynical veneer for injustice and oppression.