I often quote an African proverb that says: "The world is not ours, the earth is not ours, It's a treasure we hold in trust for future generations." And I often hope we will be worthy of that trust.

We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.

To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.

We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.

...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.

Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name. It is the most effective form of defense spending there is.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.

Every seed planted, will yield bountiful harvest.

The problem was I always took the blame. But he was wrong. But I thought me taking the blame could fix it.

There is a self-love solution for every challenge.

You have just dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity.

All of us would be wiser if we would resolve never to put people down, except on our prayer lists.

Jokes are generally honest. Complete solemnity is always dishonest.

I'm constantly around people that talk a lot but say nothing. A sad case.

Overload 'em with information an' they'll kill yeh jus' to simplify things.

When we read the right book generously, it can change the way think about the world around us.

Anyone can train to be a gladiator. What marks you out is having the mindset of a champion.