Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it be united with faith in his justice

Successfully to accomplish any task it is necessary not only that you should give it the best there is in you, but that you should obtain for it the best there is in those under your guidance.

Knowledge of our duties is the most essential part of the philosophy of life. If you escape duty you avoid action. The world demands results.

I think being a woman is like being Irish... Everyone says you're important and nice, but you take second place all the time.

Of all creatures that can feel and think, we women are the worst treated things alive

He wanted to cry quietly but not for himself: for the words, so beautiful and sad, like music.

The way we can allow ourselves to do what we need to, no matter what others may say or do, is to choose love and defy fear.

Unless children have strong education and strong families and strong communities and decent housing, it's not enough to go sit in at a lunch counter.

She said 'Over my dead body!' so I took her at her word.

it is easy to starve, but it is difficult to stoop.

Do you want a collection of brilliant minds or a brilliant collection of minds?

Today, I bought a pastrami sandwich: $13.75. Walked back out in the street - genuine Rolex watch: six bucks.

Lies are a little fortress; inside them you can feel safe & powerful.