When [Japanese] women encouraged men to bask in public glory, it reminded me of the way you would indulge a child with a sweet-bean treat.

In direct confrontation, the [Japanese] women might yield like blades of grass -- and spring back just as quickly. One of them compared this flexibility to the Vietcong guerrillas…

Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.

we are prisoners of our own lives, until we find the courage to break free from the prison that we created ourselves.

As far as I'm concerned, no human being should be, absolutely not, put in the category of color.

I have never been quite sure who controls the weather. Although we always prayed for clear skies, I have had to preach in all kinds of storms.

I feel like I'm back in business now, and I'm managing pretty well as a single mum. I've proved to myself I can do it. You come out the other end and think, 'Wow, I'm pretty good at this!'

The power of hiding ourselves from one another is mercifully given, for men are wild beasts, and would devour one another but for this protection.

One would like to know, what were foes made for except to be used?

The Senate has unlimited debate; in the House, debate is ruthlessly circumscribed. There is frequent discussion as to which technique most effectively frustrates democratic process.

I take care of myself. I work out every day. I eat healthy. But I like to have fun too.

I don't know what it means to be out there against the Olympics.