Peace is never a perfect achievement.

We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.

Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.

To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.

We shall not defeat any of the infectious diseases that plague the developing world until we have also won the battle for safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic health care.

Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.

...there is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women.

Education is, quite simply, peace-building by another name. It is the most effective form of defense spending there is.

When women thrive, all of society benefits, and succeeding generations are given a better start in life.

Gender equality is more than a goal in itself. It is a precondition for meeting the challenge of reducing poverty, promoting sustainable development and building good governance.

It has been said that arguing against globalization is like arguing against the laws of gravity.

In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.

Be generous. The outcome will blow your mind.

Simplicity make no mans great, but makes life easier and not complicated.

Being the soothsayer of the tribe is a dirty job, but someone has to do it.

I don't care about the fact that a dogs place is not in a bed - the closer they are to me, the more beautiful it is.

If you're looking to be a professional athlete on the top tier of any sport, my best advice is to put everything you have into it. If you're not, somebody else is. It's got to be all or nothing.

Mediocrity is not allowed to poets, either by the gods or men.

Almost all rich veins of original and striking speculation have been opened by systematic half-thinkers.

This is where young players today want to land. They want to be NBA players because of the money.

The most magical moments for me come from the little ones in elementary school. They ask adorable and meaningful questions.