Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

We are closer to God when we are asking questions than when we think we have the answers.

Racism is man's gravest threat to man - the maximum of hatred for a minimum of reason.

Prayer cannot bring water to parched fields, or mend a broken bridge, or rebuild a ruined city; but prayer can water an arid soul, mend a broken heart, and rebuild a weakened will.

Remember that there is meaning beyond absurdity. Know that every deed counts, that every word is power...Above all, remember that you must build your life as if it were a work of art.

In any free society where terrible wrongs exist, some are guilty - all are responsible.

When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.

The opposite of good is not evil, the opposite of good is indifference.

Indifference to evil is more insidious than evil itself. It is a silent justification affording evil acceptability in society.

When I marched with Martin Luther King in Selma, I felt my legs were praying.

Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible; never treat life casually. To be spiritual is to be amazed.

I don't know what is in my destiny, but I want to be sitting on top of the highest peak of the sky.

Men let women down. Over and over again. I'ts what they're programmed to do.

Against necessity against its strength no one can fight and win.

I don't sit around thinking that I'd like to have another husband only another man would make me think that way.

I consider skateboarding an art form, a lifestyle and a sport. 'Action sport' would be the least offensive categorization.

Quote words that affirm all men and women are your brothers and sisters.

Living in New York, I get inspired by what young women are wearing - everything from high fashion to street fashion.

I early found that when I worked for myself alone, myself alone worked for me; but when I worked for others also, others worked also for me.

One generation abandons the enterprises of another like stranded vessels.

It took me a long time, but I don't feel as anxious about stupid things anymore - or perhaps they've just been replaced by more complicated stupid things.