So one of the things that happened with integration in the South is they found that the black teachers were much more educated than the white teachers.

Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they're supposed to help you discover who you are.

If you're in a coalition and you're comfortable, you know it's not a broad enough coalition.

I was at the Smithsonian for twenty years, and I'm still at the Smithsonian as a curator emeritus, and I still plan to figure out what that means for me at this point in my life

There is nowhere you can go and only be with people who are like you. Give it up.

If, in moving through your life, you find yourself lost, go back to the last place where you knew who you were, and what you were doing, and start from there.

If every moment is sacred and if you are amazed and in awe most of the time when you find yourself breathing and not crazy, then you are in a state of constant thankfulness, worship and humility.

If we dwell in a community that is comfortable, then it's probably not broad enough a coalition.

Mothering/nurturing is a vital force and process establishing relationships throughout the universe.

The voice I have now, I got the first time I sang in a movement meeting, after I got out of jail... and I'd never heard it before in my life.

When I started graduate school I was interested in the culture of the Civil Rights Movement.

Christianity is a daily supernatural experience with your Father God not a setof rules

There is nothing wrong and nothing right. Our teachings and thoughts make it so.

I would like to, especially in film, play against type and do some heavier stuff. I'm intrigued by projects that deal with problematic people and things.

CRAYFISH, n. A small crustacean very much resembling the lobster, but less indigestible.

Life sucks, but in a beautiful kind of way.

I think where I get frustrated at times was the belief that the president can do anything if he just decides he wants to do it.

And what colour do you suppose the inner depths of your soul are, Will Herondale?' 'Mauve,' said Will.

There was certainly a space I felt for me, don't complain about it not being there, make it.

I think men who can cry are strong men

What does it mean to regret when you have no choice? It's what you can bear. And there it is... It was death. I chose life.