The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.

Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.

As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.

I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth.

Experience has taught me that you cannot value dreams according to the odds of their coming true. Their real value is in stirring within us the will to aspire.

I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.

Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences...our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.

Until we reach equality in education, we can't reach equality in the larger society.

There are no bystanders in life [...] Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.

I have come to believe that in order to thrive, a child must have at least one adult in her life who shows her unconditional love, respect, and confidence.

The principle for which we contend is bound to reassert itself, though it may be at another time and in another form.

Information overload is a symptom of our desire to not focus on what's important. It is a choice.

New light in the skyannounces a sacred birth.Shine brightly young star.

There are those who believe we have need of more literature, of a large international publishing house, of a great peace newspaper, or the like. I am rather skeptical about this idea.

I don't think that any great issue ever gets resolved. I think we outgrow them.

To choose not to choose is still to act.

Time is the great art of man.

I cannot imagine a Christian who does not know how to smile. May we joyfully witness to our faith.

To be wise use three languages: think well, feel well and do well. And to be wise allow yourselves to be surprised by the love of God. That will guarantee a good life.

Man is a reasoning Animal.