The most intractable problem today is not pollution or technology or war; but the lack of belief that the future is very much in the hands of the individual.

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.

There can be no disparity in marriage like unsuitability of mind and purpose.

Life is too short to eat food that doesn't taste good.

My happiness derives from knowing the people I love are happy.

Looking repeatedly into the past you do not necessarily become fascinated with your own life but rather with the phenomenon of memory.

There is not a sprig of grass that shoots uninteresting to me.

It's a great wonder to me, the Irish attachment to our history. What is it but a series of lamentations?

I usually wait until I get on the bus, when I'm done with media and I get to sit down and listen to my music and just read through everyone's messages.

So we came to understand that small and important thing, that our lives could be large with interesting strangers who would pass us without any personal involvement.

I can't give you the moon,” the tinker said. “She doesn't belong to me. She belongs only to herself.

The last thing I think about is losing and pressure... I just go and do it.