Indeed, bribery, favoritism, and corruption in a great variety of forms were rampant not only in politics, but in all levels of society.

You cannot bury someone with the Shereketa spirit for long. Even if they are thrown into problems, they will rise back up.

His voice was soft but deep, and it sounded like history.

You're a brave, brave girl, Tula" Gaby told her."I know", said the little girl. "I got it from you.

You come into the world alone and you go out of the world alone yet it seems to me you are more alone while living than even going and coming.

For the world has changed, and we must change with it

I once believed in causes, too. Had my pointless point of view. Life went on no matter who was wrong or right.

Every time I think about changing a diaper, I run a little bit harder and a little bit faster to make sure I can afford a nanny until my daughter's old enough to take care of that herself.

Silence is a great peacemaker.

Never is true love blind, but rather brings an added light.

My whole world before I joined the Navy was my neighborhood in the Bronx.