The way to do fieldwork is never to come up for air until it is all over.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

That boy was going to make the world turn, and the stars would fall like rain.

Lucky that man whose children make his happiness in life and not his grief, the anguished disappointment of his hopes.

Under President Obama we've lost control of things that we used to have control over.

Our job is not to figure out the 'how'. The 'how' will show up out of the commitment and believe in the 'what

The Refugee Convention of 1951 was a major breakthrough, outlining the rights of those displaced across borders as well as the legal obligations of states to protect them.

No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid.

Thus we use our supposed "knowledge" of others to speak on their behalf, and condemn them for their words we ourselves put in their silent mouths.

Skating is in my heart, not my head

When I was young I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old I know that it is.

At every moment, Love's voice talks to us from left and from right. All we have to do is to know how to listen.