In the presence of grandparent and grandchild, past and future merge in the present.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

I always lived in old buildings, and I thought about who lived here before. You'd have to be oblivious not to.

I was a normal American nerd.

Unless one can think wisely it is better to remain a dummy.

If you could pack for heaven, this was how you'd do it, touching everything, taking nothing.

I do think that Magna Carta and international law are worth paying some attention to.

It's inevitable to lose from time to time. The point is: don't get used to defeats.

I think style is very different from fashion. Fashion was what I went after when I was feeling incredibly insecure and monstrous on the inside.

Pre-state societies were far more violent than our own.

Widow. The word consumes itself.

Where money is an idol, to be poor is a sin.