I devoutly believe that there is no difficulty between two people for which both are not responsible.

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.

Will you be my forever, Donia?

Unity is the intentional inclination to corporately control our destination. In other words, achieving the dream takes a team!

Personality is the glitter that sends your little gleam across the footlights and the orchestra pit into that big black space where the audience is.

Certainly none of the advances made in civilization has been due to counterrevolutionaries and advocates of the status quo.

I don't have high expectations anymore. Maybe they've just been beaten out of me.

Everyone is part of you.

I started blogging in 2006 when I had sold my first novel but it had not yet been published, in those anxious months in between while I learned the whole process.

I have permanent damage to my body because I wanted to be thin.

There is no objective criteria for either success or failure. People who achieve their goals are successful, those who don't are not.

An independent and free media is essential to ensure democracy.