Despotic rules are attempting to deprive women of their rights.

The Exploitation of Religion Must Be Opposed.

Undue enmity with enemies does not serve the interests of the system. Enemies must be dealt with wisely and prudently.

Unfortunately, the source of all this conflict between the Sunnis and Shia is some major powers that do not want religious unity amongst Muslims.

One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike -- and yet it is the most precious thing we have.

To change your life, love yourself. To change your community, love others. To change the world, love everyone.

You have to pretend like you know what you’re doing before you know what you’re doing.

Sure of their qualities and demanding praise, more go to ruined fortunes than are raised.

Stay humble. Always answer your phone - no matter who else is in the car.

[Photography] puts a human face on issues which, from afar, can appear abstract or ideological or monumental in their global impact.

For my next trick I will make everyone understand me.

A nation will prosper to the degree that it honors it's teachers.

I listen to archival and historic recordings. I love watching singers. I learned a lot from watching videos.

O harp of life, so speedily unstrung!