It's important to me that youth everywhere, no matter their race, religion, or gender, know that anything is possible with perseverance.

I'm one of those people who feels like I have to be strong for those people who may not be able to find that strength. I feel like I have to speak up for those people whose voices go unheard.

There will always be people who challenge the idea that you belong, but it's important to work hard, to focus on yourself, and prove that you belong in this space of high-level athletics.

Even if we're facing bigotry or racism, we can still be successful.

I think that when we stand in solidarity, we'll be stronger.

I think that we will come out on top as women, as people of color, as Muslims, as transgender people, as people who are part of the disabled community - I think that we'll come out on top.

I know that I'm Muslim. I have an Arabic name. And even though I represent Team USA and I have that Olympic hardware, it doesn't change how you look and how people perceive you.

I think Muslims in particular are facing similar obstacles African Americans did, historically.

There is a reason that all things are as they are, and did you see with my eyes and know with my knowledge, you would perhaps better understand.

The handicap of deafness is not in the ear it is in the mind.

I think it's up to writers to write stuff that is compelling enough that people want to watch.

There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself.

I don't like my physique. Who does? I was a skinny guy growing up, and I still feel like that same skinny kid.

To educate girls is to reduce poverty.

A s laws multiply, injustice increases.

If I were of the trade, I should naturalize art as much as they "artialize" nature.

Believe what you like, but don't believe everything you read without questioning it.

Men will judge your past deeds by your last.