Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed.

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.

Evil is predicable

not responding verbally isn't necessarily being passive. we are communicating on many levels simultaneously

There are bugs and there are the pigeons and other predators, but you shouldn't be afraid of them, because this is how nature works.

...(O)ne thing that the world can count on is that we will not allow Israel to be crushed.

Some people chase money. Some people chase fame. Some chase greatness - and that's what I'm trying to do.

... if we have a dollar to spend on some wild excess, we shall spend it on a book, not on asparagus out of season.

I think the fact that I created something and had an enormous influence is indisputable.

Atheism is a disease of the soul before it becomes an error of understanding.

The impression that is out there about me is that I'm really hard-nosed, but the people who really know me, know that I am a soft touch.

It is not that I don't like contemporary country music because I do. I love it. I have recorded a lot and have had great success recording records that have not been very traditional country records.