Our humanity rests upon a series of learned behaviors, woven together into patterns that are infinitely fragile and never directly inherited.

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.

When you understand that everything you buy is purchased with a portion of your life, it should make you more careful with the use of money.

Tolstoy to Gandhi to Martin Luther King to Me and You

Emily is grateful to this man and gradually she begins to immerse herself into the world of Tiger's obsession.

I wanted to be scared again ... I wanted to feel unsure again. That's the only way I learn the only way I feel challenged.

all at once I saw that the sun was round! Since then I have been the happiest man on Earth!

What looks like a failure teaches us what not to do, what does not work. We have lessons to learn from our experiences.

It was a weird mix of emotions. One day, your best friend could be killed. The day before, you could be celebrating him getting a brand-new bike.

Let your yes be yes and your no be no--you can always change your mind.

It's the economy, stupid.