I feel so proud to see young people standing up against the injustice to stand up and say that "All lives matter." They're following in the footsteps of those who came before them.

I believe that it is appropriate for young people in society to revisit Malcolm's journey and his role in history.

Telling a one-sided story doesn't allow for others to have self-love.

Until we have a serious discussion, this problem [racism] will continue to occur.

I think books can give rise to empowerment.

The example my parents set, both in and outside of our household, helped me understand that we all have a specific purpose in life--to give back to society.

Feelings come and go, and when they come a good use can be made of them, but they cannot be our regular spiritual diet.

I love Evensong. There's something sad and essentially English about it.

We're not polishing fine china here.

There is no advice that I can give you, you will just have to trust yourself that when the time comes, you'll make the right decision.

I liked being a kid. I liked being a student.

Ideally, you would live in an area that is not necessarily in the middle of the country, out in the woods, because you can isolate yourself there and get stuck in your own thoughts.

I don't have children - yet! But I can imagine a love so potent that you would give your life for them. To give your life over to something else outside of you, that's love.

As an actor, you're trained to do the right thing, be politically correct, say your lines, say the right thing about the people you're working with...

The people of Aleppo have suffered like no one else for so long. There has to be a political solution.

Education must promote peace, security and happiness.