It is impossible to build enduring institutions without solid values. For us, the fundamental value is that associated with democracy.

Democracy is not just a question of having a vote. It consists of strengthening each citizen's possibility and capacity to participate in the deliberations involved in life in society.

Let us continue to strive together for a more inclusive, democratic, and peaceful future for us all.

I am not proposing to replace war with peace. I propose to replace war with a smarter fight. A fight using other instruments, more intelligent instruments to convince people not to use drugs.

Thank ye."“For what?"“For bein’ who ye are."Gabby chuckled and shook her head, saying, “And who else could I be?

The mentally ill frighten and embarrass us. And so we marginalize the people who most need our acceptance. What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.

Mature people must find their own ways to cope with their own temptations.

The U.N. can meet and discuss, but we don't need their permission.

Purpose is a desire for something in our own power, coupled with an investigation into its means.

With words we govern men.

No photographer is as good as the simplest camera.

When you experience the light, voila, you're happy. The very nature of the light is happiness. You don't have to do anything or be anybody special.

The world is on fire.

I have been known as the minimal and conceptual artist for over five decades. I think I haven't changed much.