We are the lucky ones for we shall die, as there is an infinite number of possible forms of DNA all but a few billions of which will never burst into consciousness.

We have not been created out of nothing, but from primeval "ur-matter, " atoms formed billions of years ago that have for a brief while been gathered into collections that think they are us.

If you can't see the assets in you, it will be hard for you to export it to the world. Recognise who you are and the world will recognise you.

My position as a follower of God is not to show you how close I am to God—my job is to show you how close you are to God […]. (Simon)

There is a field of unconditional love that surrounds all of us.

There is nothing revolutionary whatsoever about the control of women's bodies by men. The woman's body is the terrain on which patriarchy is erected.

Pray because you have a Father not because it quietens you and give Him time to answer.

To forgive is not to forget, but rather to re-member whatever has been dismembered.

Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever.

"Drugs" are not necessarily narcotics. The narcotic is one type of drug and coffee is a drug... booze is a drug... many drugs.... They're all around us.

To be a cult figure in one's own lifetime is most unpleasant.

We will continue to count on your unwavering support and commitment to working with leaders of our continent in bringing about the desired renaissance of Africa.