I was brought up to believe you should always live the most interesting life you can.

In the beginning of college I wanted to be an English major, but then I became interested in international relations.

The more I have written, the less it has been about exploring myself, and the more it has been about exploring the world around me.

I'm an inexperienced reporter, and I'm still learning.

A degree of self-awareness is extremely valuable... I hope I have that going forward.

If you persist over time, refusing to take offense, making your motive genuine, showing respect, and constantly searching for Mutual Purpose, then the other person will almost join you in a dialogue.

The palest ink will endure beyond the memories of man

The identity of the Filipino today is of a person asking what is his identity.

The cards always look different when it’s your turn to play them

Courage is the integrating strength that causes one to overcome tragedy.

You may share the labors of the great, but you will not share the spoil.

I always said it kept me alive - photography - because it did. It was my catharsis.

I made these Sierra trips, carrying only a sackful of bread with a little tea and sugar, and was thus independent and free.

Congress never loses its capacity to disappoint you.

I feel so gratified about having finished college. I learned how to articulate myself. It gave me confidence more than anything. And also the ability to analyze the text.