No matter how many communes anybody invents, the family always creeps back.

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.

Children harbor a great many doubts and sorrows that could be eased by a loving hug from a parent.

I spend a lot of time trying to convince myself that nothing really matters except being alive.

We must resist in-group thinking and practice seeing every soul as a brother or sister in a larger grouping of humans on earth.

It's impossible to hit a target that you can't see. You must visualize your goal, set a plan and work your plan. Don't make excuses. .. Just make time.

Books break the shackles of time, proof that humans can work magic.

I have been blessed to see visions of eternity; and events in my future that have been important for me to foresee, have been revealed to me.

I've always felt writing a song was a bit like going on location. That's true in an almost literal sense. Where you are seeps in somehow.

No one is ever as shocked and surprised as when the inevitable occurs.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.

There's going to be a new code on Parliament Hill: bend the rules, you will be punished; break the law, you will be charged; abuse the public trust, you will go to prison.