Because our civilization is woven of so many diverse strands, the ideas which any one group accepts will be found to contain numerous contradictions.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

Visions! omens! hallucinations! miracles! ecstasies! gone down the American river! Dreams! adorations! illumnations! religions! the whole boatload of sensitive bullshit!

I love getting in the open floor and running.

Faith is like radar that sees through the fog.

Proof that they do not understand the republic is that in their fine promises for universal suffrage, they forgot women.

Rejection-and the fear of rejection-is the biggest impediment we face to choosing ourselves.

If power made one evil, then God would be the Devil.

I love how people in this business push themselves to know themselves, the world, and their creativity better.

We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not so as to degrade other countries.

Perhaps the Mad Hatter had a reason for calling time Him.

I'm not messy. I'm rebelling against folding.