The war that killed my grandfather and great-uncles and thousands of other blacks is only a footnote in our history books.

I resent the hell out of the politicians and generals who force events on us that structure our lives, that dictate the memories we'll have when we're old.

For me, the sea was a great comfort, Pilar. But it made my children restless. It exists now so we can call and wave from opposite shores.

Papi, I don't know what to do anymore." Lourdes begins to cry. "No matter what I do, Pilar hates me.""Pilar doesn't hate you, hija. She just hasn't learned to love you yet.

Frustrated, El Líder went home, rested his pitching arm, and started a revolution in the mountains.

The main factors that sponsor the abuse of time include procrastination and excuses. Procrastination makes you to shift a task that you can do now into the unseen future

To make a difference in the world, it only takes one optimistic person, who can gather millions of people to make the change.

An ID number is only there to 'identify' human beings. Use it to assume people’s intellect or wisdom at your own risk.

I've spent a lot of time in L.A. and I love it. A lot of Brits can't stand the place, but I like the West Coast attitude and the way people celebrate success.

With the possible exception of the equator, everything begins somewhere.

My policy is to be able to take a ticket at Victoria station and go anywhere I damn well please!

There shall be wings! If the accomplishment be not for me, 'tis for some other. The spirit cannot die; and man, who shall know all and shall have wings.

Man's responsibility, then, is to choose his destination; the motive power to bring him there is furnished by the Infinite.

This policy cannot succeed through speeches, and shooting-matches, and songs; it can only be carried out through blood and iron.

Every thought you have has an energy that will either strengthen or weaken you.