The experience of testifying and the aftermath have changed my life

I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can't fail if you do that.

You can't always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.

We've got to understand that all disenfranchised people have something in common...The pursuit of justice really is about equality for everyone.

calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself

My parents are older, and they lead a somewhat sheltered life. It was difficult to talk with them about things that were embarrassing to me, and that I had never spoken to them about

I'm not sure I can say there is a clean line between me as an individual and me as a lawyer.

I think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even at the expense of ourselves, and so we attempt to protect the African-American community.

I am hopeful that others who have suffered sexual harassment will not become discouraged by my experience, but instead will find the strength to speak out about this serious problem.

But the issue of sexual harassment is not the end of it. There are other issues - political issues, gender issues - that people need to be educated about.

Surprises, I feel now, are primarily a form of violence.

To find happiness, love is the only way.

There are no poetic ideas; only poetic utterances.

There's gonna be times when people tell you that you can't live your dreams, this is what I tell them, Never Say Never.

Intellectual prowess has its limitations. Thus, do not limit the scope of your learning to the realm of the intellect.

No elderly person should be like an “exile” in our families. The elderly are a treasure for our society.

I kicked down doors to show that Hiphop has matured. And it may be a little controversial.

Happiness depends only on your mind. When the mind is free of past impressions and future cravings, happiness is there.

Be strong! Don't talk of ghosts and devils.

All of this happened a long time ago. But not so long ago that everyone who played a part in it is dead. Some can still be met in dark old rooms with nurses in attendance.