The non-violent technique does not depend for its success on the goodwill of the oppressor, but rather on the unfailing assistance of God.

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.

When God becomes routine rather than revival, it's time to switch things up.

Nothing exists except through human consciousness

It's funny as I get older I'm reverting to my roots - I want to plant stuff.

The girls I grew up with they're living normal, adult lives. So they call me now and they're like, 'Amy, I'm pregnant.' And I still react like, 'What are you going to do? I'll drive you, I guess.

Peacekeeping is not a job for soldiers, but only soldiers can do it.

The more insight I get, the more scared I get of women in general.

But I've been at writing long enough now to know that every three or four books I have to start a new direction.

Photography was the first available demonstration that light could indeed exert an action sufficient to cause changes in material bodies.

No no, we ALL teach each other, whether it's dancing, whether it's singing, whether it's talking, we all listen to each other. That's progress.

I didn't understand 3-D in the fifties and I can't say I get it now either. I just don't see what the big deal is.