I don't know anywhere in the world where there is not racism against somebody.

In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.

Racism is taught in our society, it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.

The way to succeed is never quit. Thats it. But really be humble about it.

Roots is not just a saga of my family. It is the symbolic saga of a people.

Every time an old person dies, it's like a library burning down.

Anytime you see a turtle up on top of a fence post, you know he had some help.

When you start about family, about lineage and ancestry, you are talking about every person on earth.

When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand.

You have to deal with the fact that your life is your life.

I never sleep in comfort save when I am hearing a sermon or praying to God.

I am not an Athenian or a Greek, but a citizen of the world.

It's so large" "It's the world dear, did you think it'd be small?" "smaller

Portfolios are everything, promises are nothing. Do the work.

You can be a great DJ and still be not very good at DJ Hero. And vice-versa: You can have never spun in your life on real turntables and be fine on DJ Hero.

For tyme y-lost may not recovered be.

I want to walk like I’m the only woman on earth and I can have my pick.

Wax myrtle: The birds love this stuff.

Who you are becoming is more important than what you are accumulating.

I was up above it Now I'm down in it.