It is not death that allows us to understand each other, but poetry.

In our loss and fear we craved the acts of religion, the ceremonies that allow us to admit our helplessness, our dependence on the great forces we do not understand.

Oh, never and forever aren't for mortals, love. But we won't be parted till I know it's right that we part.

Without war there are no heroes.""What harm would that be?""Oh, Lavinia, what a woman's question that is.

There's a saying, " Aeneas said: "Keep an eye on Greeks when they offer gifts." He spoke wryly. "Horses, particularly.

Not even need and love can defeat fate...

Eyes darker than a midnight lake penetrate my thoughts with their intensity, and a big hand warmly covers mine

I had crossed the line. I was free but there was no one to welcome me to the land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land.

Leadership is stewardship, it's temporary and you're accountable!

People want to join a great story. If you want to lead, tell one with your life.

That is one trouble about trading on a large scale.You cannot sneak out as you can when you pike along.

I'm not trying to create an image or a persona. I'm just singing because that's what I know how to do.

Tyranny is for the worst of treasons.

Never name the well from which you will not drink.

This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life.

I've carved out a career for myself really as a writer.