I was a child that both my parents wanted. I was told from the time I was born that I was totally satisfactory. I had a chance to be what I wanted to be.

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.

The mark of Friendship is not that help will be given when the pinch comes (of course it will) but that, having been given, it makes no difference at all.

Your soul is like a flower and your spirit is the seed.As your spirit grows, the soul blossoms.

what you werewill not happen again.the tigers have found meand I do not care.

You are not superior to others and others are not superior to you. You are only different than others and others are only different than you!

Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least.

I think Paul Sarbanes and his wife Christine socialized with them [George and Heather Mitchell] more than I did, but we all hung out, or we saw each other in groups.

Once again, Jesus calls those who follow him to share his passion.

The primary battle which religion must fight today is the battle to justify its own existence.

There must be some good in the life of battle, for so many good men have enjoyed being soldiers.

I think it's true that the 1 Percent or the elite are living in a world of, maybe, excessive privilege, and they don't fully realize how much pain and suffering, how much anxiety exists out there.