...cultural barriers can be overcome relatively swiftly where there is the political will to do so.

It's no accident that the countries that have enjoyed an economic take off have been those that educated girls and then gave them the autonomy to move to the cities to find work

...when women gain control over spending, less family money is devoted to instant gratification and more for education and starting small businesses.

Life is too short to be complicated by rules, live it big

I think there might be a better way, change the law

I think that it is impossible to think of a threat to social justice greater than what we are doing to the earth's atmosphere at the moment.

When I was on Broadway, people would really just recognize me around the theater. When you're showing up on commercials and posters, the scope of people recognizing you gets a little wider.

There is a calm for those who weep, A rest for weary pilgrims found, They softly lie and sweetly sleep Low in the ground.

The best revenge is living well without you.

Silhouettes are reductions, and racial stereotypes are also reductions of actual human beings.

Giving up is what kills people.

Since the cruel killing of cows and other animal have commenced, I have anxiety for the future generation.

No one should be subjected to force over things which belonged to him.