We cannot deny that people are suffering, and they are making that suffering known at the ballot box.

My hope for America and the activists is that they never, ever go back to sleep, and they keep fighting for social justice, equality, and decency.

I think the political class, just overall, has underestimated the suffering in America.

My role is to remind people that everyday people can make a difference. And if we get people out there doing things to make America a better place, we can bring change.

What happens to one directly happens to all indirectly.

We've had to overcome a lot in America to become a nation of progress. We still have a lot of progress to be made.

When you have mega-corporations that have record profits, but they don't want to share even a little bit of that with their workers, we are actually putting our communities at peril.

I stand for all people even if it causes me political heartburn - and I'm going to do that no matter what my future holds.

If a mother or a caregiver does not have a job that pays a living wage and they cannot afford child care, that is unacceptable.

Women should not need a permission slip from government to take care of their own reproductive health.

The better a work environment is, the better it is for the employer - not just the employee.

Don't be discouraged when your life boils hot. With just a little more toil, you'll reap from the soil. More oil to your elbows. Stay awake and make it happen!

The sword of the Spirit—the Bible—is the weapon God has provided for us to use in this battle between truth and deception. Make it a priority to wield that sword skillfully.

To realize that you do not understand is a virtue

Our demands are simple, normal, and therefore they are difficult to satisfy. All we ask is that an actor on the stage live in accordance with natural laws.

It's very important to instill values in children.

He who goes to bed, and goes to bed sober, Falls as the leaves do, and dies in October; But he who goes to bed, and goes to bed mellow, Lives as he ought to do, and dies an honest fellow.

I used to hate England because they ruled my country but I am happy they gave us the game of cricket, which they can't play very well, and the English language, which I can't speak very well.

We sent out tapes to the others but they didn't wake up. It was worth it just to have one kid wake up. I got to meet him after he woke up.

I leave shreds of my soul on every experience.

One who speaks deferentially but increases his preparations will advance. One who speaks belligerently and advances hastily will retreat.