Whether I felt strong and courageous or not, I would now have to be for my baby boy.

I could get through this. I would be strong because I was so close to achieving my dream of having my kids together.

Eritrean people are strong and caring. And despite all that we had been through we were brimming with optimism. Our country was on the verge of huge change.

One might say my life has been tragic. Yet, as I sat in pain in the hospital I raised my tired hands toward the sky, palms facing in, fingers spread, and I gave thanks.

Please remember, no matter how hard it seems and no matter how badly you feel you can always become courageous.

I love you so much, Sahra. You will do wonderful things. Have courage and believe in yourself.

...I guess you're right - I am a priest - I offer sacrifices - so take this line, I want you to have something of mine...

A true friend is someone who says nice things behind your back.

Through radical generosity, we are awakening in people an in built divine consciousness of His goodness.

The crux of the matter, is that people don't understand the true nature of money. It is meant to circulate, not be wrapped up in a stocking

What all women have in common is that they share most of the unpaid work of the world.

We couldn't afford test screenings. This is a relatively low-budget movie [Don Jon]. But what we did have was the festival circuit.

It never occurred to me that I couldn't change things that needed changing or couldn't have what I wanted if I worked hard enough and was good enough

We don't call it sin today, we call it self-expression.

When the path becomes difficult, that's no reason to give up. In fact, it means you're making real progress.

How beautiful it is to excel, and the goodness of giving from your heart.