I'm in a really lucky position where people will be interested in whatever I do, but what I do is sing.

I would much rather be the obnoxious feminist girl than be complicit in my own dehumanization.

I'm not going to sit around and be peace and love with somebody's boot on my neck.

Feminism is something you do. It's a verb. It's what you are. It's an activity; it's something you're actively engaged in.

Art revolves around creating something that isn't there.

So many women have experienced horrific forms of male violence throughout their lives, and why isn't there a song about how you get depressed because of it?

Think of something that you can do as opposed to all the things you can't do - and do that.

It takes falling down a bunch of times before you start running.

Sexism and racism and homophobia and classism are so naturalized. All these stereotypes make people think it's just normal that straight white men are getting all the breaks.

I feel so lucky that I met the love of my life. You know somebody's in it to win it when...you're having a seizure and they're holding you.

Jason Mraz, and the new James Blunt song is the worst thing that has ever been created on the face of the earth.

It’s probably my job to tell you life isn’t fair, but I figure you already know that. So instead, I’ll tell you that hope is precious, and you’re right not to give up.

It is through experience that I have lost faith in USA law enforcement.

I don’t think any girl in all of Illéa could have been smiling more than me.

The safest place in life is in the hands of God, even when theyre punishing you.

A good threat is worth a thousand tests.

I believe that the racial injustice which existed such a short time ago probably would have persisted longer if the color barrier had not been broken in baseball.

A Lady with a Lamp shall stand In the great history of the land, A noble type of good, Heroic womanhood.

The one-time cotton picker was now the heavyweight champion of the world.

I think of fans like a barbershop. I want that debate.

Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.