Truly great people in history never wanted to be great for themselves. All they wanted was the chance to do good for others and be close to God.

All through my life, I have been tested. My will has been tested, my courage has been tested, my strength has been tested. Now my patience and endurance are being tested.

I try not to speak about all the charities and people I help, because I believe we can only be truly generous when we expect nothing in return.

We can't be brave without fear.

When it comes to love, compassion, and other feelings of the heart, I am rich.

My wealth is in my knowledge of self, love, and spirituality.

Now I had won the gold medal. But it didn't mean anything, because I didn't have the right color skin.

The greatest victory in life is to rise above the material things that we once valued most.

The critics only made me work harder.

You've got to show the world who you are before it tells you. Otherwise you become victim to someone you're not.

If you're a teenager in Palo Alto launching an app, you know from the outset how you plan to finance your business.

I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.

Had an audition for a pilot today, but realized I could save gas and help the environment by pissing up a rope here at home!

The best advice I ever received was to not rush time. Things will present themselves when the time is right.

One of things I'd love to do one day is a Shakespeare with Trevor Nunn. I've done musicals with him, but never Shakespeare. There's no one better.

Love is not popular. Not noble. . . not love, no reward. Trust love. Is not love. Trust yourself.

If you cross a line and nothing happens, the line loses meaning.

People are like ants: Just a few of them give all the orders. And most of them spend their lives getting squashed.

What should we speak of When we are old as you? when we shall hear The rain and wind beat dark December? how, In this our pinching cave, shall we discourse The freezing hours away?