Of course, in our country, developing in a region with somewhat conservative traditions, women were desperately needed to be more engaged - socially, economically, politically.

As believers we all have an opportunity and moral obligation to recognize our spiritual common ground; to rise above our differences; to combat prejudice and intolerance.

Today, there is no excuse for any one of us to sit back and go, "Ugh! There's nothing I can do about it."Because there is always something that can be done.

If we are to prosper together in our increasingly small world, we must listen to -- and learn from each other's stories

In the poorest countries...it is women who are the key to breaking out of poverty...and preparing another generation for...leading their countries into real security.

I had never imagined myself, nor aspired to be, a member of a royal family. I wanted to be in the Peace Corps, not a princess!

The Koran says the killing of an innocent, the taking of an innocent life, is tantamount to killing all of mankind.

We develop our beautiful planet in such a way that we brush aside the species... we risk creating a wasteland, where our aspirations will ultimately wither and die

We can and must ensure the human rights of the displaced. That begins by making their voices heard.

A more just world is possible.

The killing of innocent people is a sin.

A good swordsman is more important than a good sword.

By your behavior you send signals on how people should treat you

Causing harm is never just a one-way street.

It takes a big man to trust a thief, " Renny agreed

Your never alone, look around you there are so many objects, they don't live but are there in your presence, your never truly alone

But my sadness is comforting Because it’s right and natural And because it’s what the soul should feel When it already thinks it exists And the hand pick flowers And the soul takes no notice.

Léonie, you will do well to consider. You are not the first woman in my life." She smiled through her tears. "Monseigneur, I would so much rather be the last woman than the first,” she said.

Transformation can only take place immediately; the revolution is now, not tomorrow.

People hire me to create some kind of archetype or some culture type, or something. I guess they accept whatever I come up with.

The help which tends to make us spiritually strong is the highest help, next to it comes intellectual help and after that comes physical help.