Confronting and undermining the narratives and ideas of extremism must therefore be one of our key tasks. To do this, we must retain the courage of our convictions in the face of extremism.

Extremist perspectives win sympathy and recruits because they offer narratives that claim to identify deep injustices and enemies.

At weddings old people poke me and say, "you're next, " so I started doing the same thing to them at funerals.

I pour blood on my naiveté, your apathy, and your betrayal tonight.

Investigating rare diseases gives researchers more clues about how the healthy immune system functions.

Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature's strong commitment to increase access to Advanced Placement courses continues to pay off.

A lot of people like to think that polio was a inspiration in what I do. I think that music has to do with what kind of passion do you have.

Beijing Coma took me 10 years to finish.

Do not offer a compliment and ask a favor at the same time. A compliment that is charged for is not valuable.

There is no misery quite so wearing as the misery of a false position. It seems to slay the body and the soul.

True compassion does not come from wanting to help out those less fortunate than ourselves but from realizing our kinship with all beings.

As long as hunger exists, peace cannot prevail.