For me, men are not divided into believers and atheists, but between oppressors and oppressed, between those who want to keep this unjust society and those who want to struggle for justice.

It is the bourgeoisie which has turned religion into an opium of the people by preaching a God, lord of the heavens only, while taking possession of the earth for itself.

You'll find that more doors open if you approach them with an open heart rather than a closed mind.

The quality of your relationships will determine the quality of your life. And this is something worth praying about.

Being able to pick and read good waves is almost more important than surfing well.

Because of the Chinese culture of obedience, you don't ask questions... You follow and obey.

It's the people who are doing the nonviolent organizing at the grassroots that make me think there's still hope.

And the books you write. They're not you. They're not me sitting here, this Henry Miller. They belong to someone else. It's terrible. You can never rest.

I have to be careful of what TV shows I choose, particularly ones that have commercials in them, because it's going to be a different kind of television show.

I feel like I'm a good motivator; I'm very determined.

I'm home about two days a month, and on those I have to pack.

I have a gift. I just know what I'm doing.