Women want mediocre men, and men are working to be as mediocre as possible.

Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.

Prayer does not use up artificial energy, doesn't burn up any fossil fuel, doesn't pollute. Neither does song, neither does love, neither does the dance.

I do not believe in using women in combat, because females are too fierce.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Sister is probably the most competitive relationship within the family, but once the sisters are grown, it becomes the strongest relationship.

To act upon the outer world and change it, you must be first be fine to act upon yourself.

Sometimes, though, you have to do things for family, even if you'd rather not.

We hear voices in solitude we never hear in the hurry and turmoil of life we receive counsels and comforts we get under no other condition.

Art is for entertainment purposes, but it's also to reflect our dreams, our hopes, the present, the future the past - whether it's good or bad.

I don't think ordinary things are very interesting, so I try to imagine a world that is less ordinary.

There are millions and billions of atoms of memory of all kinds of musical themes in me.

This is the first time Denmark has ever reached the World Cup finals, so this is the most significant moment in Danish history.

If you're looking for friends when you need them...it's too late.

There's a way that the force of disappointment can be alchemized into something that will paradoxically renew you.

Why do we go through all the nonsense with security at our airport? It's not because the Catholic Church is falling apart.