I think [teacher] is the noblest profession.

What hurts the victim most is not the cruelty of the oppressor, but the silence of the bystander.

There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.

Take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim.

For the dead and the living, we must bear witness. Not only are we responsible for the memories of the dead, we are responsible for what we do with those memories

The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. Indifference creates evil. Hatred is evil itself. Indifference is what allows evil to be strong, what gives it power.

Even in darkness it is possible to create light.

I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation.

To remain silent and indifferent is the greatest sin of all.

All collective judgments are wrong. Only racists make them. No human race is superior; no religious faith is inferior.

Because I remember, I despair. Because I remember, I have the duty to reject despair.

Sadly a pinch of happiness is not sold in markets.

A change of attitude is the one change that changes everything

In a moment everything could suddenly change, but God and His promises remain the same.

Scientific truth is universal, because it is only discovered by the human brain and not made by it, as art is.

Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now hold your ground and later win a little more.

Believe in and follow your dreams.

Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles.

Wakin' up to find another day. The moon got lost again last night, but now the sun has finally had its say.

I much prefer to watch actors and writers create "humanizing" moments for characters. In a drama, "humanizing" is far more impactful and powerful than "redeeming."

I wouldn't say I'm a phenomenon, just a great athlete.