Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.

We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.

To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.

We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.

...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.

Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name. It is the most effective form of defense spending there is.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.

You are never too young to lead and you should never doubt your capacity to triumph where others have not.

No one knew how old she was, but she vaguely remembered waving to President Coolidge. She still had all of her marbles, though every one of them was a bit odd and rolled asymmetrically.

I understand that sometimes the only way we can survive our own memories is to shape them into a story that makes sense out of events that seem inexplicable.

The aspiring youth that fired the Ephesian domeOutlives in fame the pious fool that rais'd it.

Our firm view is that the president has no legal authority, none whatsoever, to commit American troops to war in the Persian Gulf or anywhere else without congressional authorization.

For me, pressure is self-imposed, and it's good for me. The best actors are the most prepared because it's all imaginary and you have to know the character inside out.

To be young, gifted and black!

At times of the severest depression, humor is what binds people together.

I believe the best social program is a job.

Artists probably should have some impenetrable aspects of themselves.

I date guys who are five, 10, 15 years older than I am.