The wealth of a society isn't measured at the top, but at the bottom

The injustices endured by black Americans at the hands of their own government have no parallel in our history, not only during the period of slavery but also in the Jim Crow era that followed.

I learned long ago on the battlefields of Vietnam that in a crisis, there is no substitute for clear-eyed leadership.

I believe anger is a wasted emotion, and I don't like to waste emotions.

Each life experience poses this question: how do you want to be changed because of me?

When teaching children with autism we must be quick to adapt, follow our instinct and go off plan.

Failure is not an option. Everyone has to succeed.

A kindness is never wasted

The modern man thinks that everything ought to be done for the sake of something else, and never for its own sake.

A lot of celebrities relish politics and are eager to lend their names to candidates and causes. I never wanted to be a spokesman for anybody.

Men do not stumble over mountains, but over mole hills.

The media really only pays attention to white people. I think America is really racist.

Because I was never a 'where do you see yourself in five years' person. I had no idea, and I didn't have a checklist, which really creates a lot less stress in your life.

I started off on stage because it was the only work I could get. I haven't been back for 11 years. I think any stage experience is good experience, as far as being an actor is concerned.