Once any group in society stands in a relatively deprived position in relation to other groups, it is genuinely deprived.

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.

I ran outta tears of sadness when I was 20 & all I got left is tears of joy.

It's only a moment if you believe.

I’m a man of integrity. My heart is locked and I have given you the only key.

A student of James McNeill Whistler tells the great artist, 'I tend to paint what I see.' Whistler replies, 'Ah! The shock will come when you see what you paint!

It is not the great temptations that ruin us; it is the little ones.

You don't have to do it straight away, but just do it before it gets really bad.

Women need to become literary "criminals," break the literary laws and reinvent their own, because the established laws prevent women from presenting the reality of their lives.

The power of work, and the power of creativity can be your salvation.

The more comprehensible the universe becomes the more pointless it seems.

But there's so many things in life like women, like children, like God and family that transcends the world of hip-hop.