To sit back and do nothing is to cooperate with the oppressor.

We learn to be racist, therefore we can learn not to be racist. Racism is not genetical. It has everything to do with power.

I am absolutely opposed to political correctness. You cannot confront hate speech until you've experienced it. You need to hear every side of the issue instead of just one.

Racism is a learned affliction and anything that is learned can be unlearned

We dont know anything about racism. Weve never experienced it. If words can make a difference in your life for seven minutes, how would it affect you if you heard this every day of your life?

About 10,000 years ago, males and females were acting equitably and were treating one another as equals, and then males took over the power, because they have physical power and physical strength.

Somebody has to wear the black hat and give the audience someone to shake their fists at. They want someone to hate. And if that's what you want to pay me to do, I'm happy to do it!

I've got news for you: There are going to be people other than Christians in the hereafter. What are you going to do about it? Are you not going to go?

I think I'm the only 65-year-old actress in Los Angeles who hasn't had plastic surgery, so somebody's gotta play the old-lady parts!

I don't have a Twitter account. I don't go to fan club gatherings. I'm not one of those actors who spends a lot of time engaging with the audience.

Belief traps or frees us.

Of what is concealed can also be revealed.

Above all things have devoted love among yourselves for love covers a multitude of sins.

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

I'd like to make as much art as I possibly can before I die, so I'm working on a few things.

My parents felt that acting was far too insecure. Don't ask me what made them think that painting would be more secure.

If people stop liking my clothes, I'll make a record.

Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.

Judas heard all Christ's sermons.

My time in the Obama administration turned out to be a deeply disillusioning experience.