The key to economic security - to food security in Africa is empowering the women.

Philanthropy can take the risks that others cannot or will not.

It’s necessary but not sufficient to learn and then work. You must learn from the work and learn while you work.

Expectations have a way of being fulfilled.

Without impact, innovation is just an idea with promise.

A social impact bond is a new way of bringing financing into social and environmental support issues.

We must do more and with more urgency to empower women.

Impact investing can be a powerful instrument of change.

I have been honored and privileged to have led The Rockefeller Foundation for the last seven years, and I am excited to be leading the Foundation as we enter our centennial year.

You think you're a role model, and they (protégés)turn around and tell you you're a negative role model.

Only a few have learned to savor the significance of solitude. Those who can glory in being alone on occasion are the saint or poet or explorer.

...{N}othing is harder for the developing writer than overcoming his anxiety that he is fooling himself and cheating or embarrassing his family and friends.

The years rolled slowly past and I found myself alone. Surrounded by strangers I thought were my friends, I found myself further and further from my home.

and love was lightning and remembrance

Its not that I like men sexually, just that I can admit when they are beautiful. But sexually I need a woman.

I know the difference between true love and the love of my fans.

How do you get rid of hiccups? Drink water upside-down and put a pencil in your mouth. Is that possible?

Actually, it's a lot of fun to fight. You know, it's a hell of a hoot.

Like kindness, a smile from the heart not only purifies the human mind but also illumines the human heart.

Though there is nothing more dangerous, yet there is nothing more ordinary, than for weak saints to make their sense and feeling the judge of their condition. We must strive to walk by faith.