The transformation of silence into language and action is an act of self-revelation .

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.

When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.

There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.

Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.

When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.

If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive.

I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.

Tomorrow belongs to those of us who conceive of it as belonging to everyone; who lend the best of ourselves to it, and with joy.

I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared, even at the risk of having it bruised or misunderstood.

If I cannot air this pain and alter it, I will surely die of it. That's the beginning of social protest.

I laughed when I read about being born with two hearts, one of which is devoted only to destroying humanity.

A vein throbs to the left of his forehead. It pulsates, mirroring the violence in the room.

Whether we forget something we are not proud of, or embellish it, or blame somebody else, we want to save face by not owning up to shortcomings.

Never settle for anything less… …Always be comfortable in your own skin.

Divorce is one of the most financially traumatic things you can go through. Money spent on getting mad or getting even is money wasted.

Charm is a way of getting the answer 'Yes' without asking a clear question.

It's gratifying that it does; I love to give readings.

As smoking is to the lungs, so is resentment to the soul; even one puff is bad for you.

I don't have a Kate Moss body, but I'm very proud and happy with mine.

Alex grabbed our things from the bike and bought them inside; then he fastened the tent closed, securing us in. "Come here, babe, I'll keep you warm.