It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life.

To make a great dream come true, the first requirement is a great capacity to dream; the second is persistence.

True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

The people united will never be defeated.

Preservation of one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.

Grant me courage to serve others; For in service there is true life.

Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work.

In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of meaning and love.

You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read.

A symbol is an important thing. That is why we chose an Aztec eagle. It gives pride...When people see it they know it means dignity.

If you really want to make a friend, go to someone's house and eat with him... the people who give you their food give you their heart.

Breath, dreams, silence, invincible calm, you triumph.

Love is a gamble and sometimes it hurts, but whether you win or lose being in love is a beautiful thing.

[D]etachment means letting go and nonattachment means simply letting be. (95)

I had come to learn pretty quickly that life has its highs and lows just like the ocean does and sometimes you just have to see how far they'll carry you.

I never trust a fighting man who doesnt smoke or drink.

I was just a kid, but I was a rotten kid.

The only obligation which I have a right to assume is to do at any time what I think right.

Getting the Oscar had the biggest impression on me.

I was missing the opportunity to see my friends' children grow up, to have my son go to his friends' homes and be involved with their parents.

I like stepping out of my comfort zone.