I want to empasize that rape is about human beings, not statistics.

For every survivor there is also a rapist.

I found I could not not let the words flow.

Half a lifetime ago, I was forced at knifepoint to a grabage dump and gang-raped.

Religious sentiments are many a times much above reality. All are aware of reality but blinded by faith and faith has always led to many a myths become reality".

I've got big, big dreams for the future.

There are aspects of being the first woman in space that I'm not going to enjoy.

As mayor, I got used to the fact that when you walked out of the house in the morning to pick up the newspaper in your boxers, there could be a camera there.

I just want to say, good night, sweet prince, may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Somehow we can't live outside the politics of race. There's something very deep in all of us, that is taught to us when we are very, very little. Which is the disrespect and fear of the other.

The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don't worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry...He's risen!

To be honest, when I can feel that a lot of people are watching me, I get a little scared, but at the same time, it inspires me.

A master blesses calamity, for the master knows that from the seeds of disaster (and all experience) comes the growth of self.

Beauty is not beauty without love.