Times of upheaval require not just more leadership but more leaders. People at all organizational levels, whether anointed or self-appointed, must be empowered to share leadership responsibilities.

A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be.

There are only four kinds of people in the world - those who have been caregivers, those who are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.

I believe that one of the most important things to learn in life is that you can make a difference in your community no matter who you are or where you live.

If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can't accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.

I had already learned from more than a decade of political life that I was going to be criticized no matter what I did, so I might as well be criticized for something I wanted to do.

Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.

There is nothing more important than a good, safe, secure home.

Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods, and families.

Early diagnosis is so important because the earlier a mental illness can be detected, diagnosed and treatment can begin, the better off that person can be for the rest of his or her life.

We have to get the word out that mental illnesses can be diagnosed and treated, and almost everyone suffering from mental illness can live meaningful lives in their communities.

Peace, love and beauty are goals shared by every human heart. The question is whether our minds recognize them as such.

We become so accustomed to our sins we sometimes lapse into a state of peaceful coexistence with them, but God never ceases to hate them.

It is good taste and good taste alone that possesses the power to sterilize and is always the first handicap to any creative functioning.

No problem is too big to run away from.

I can't promise I'll never kill anyone again," he once said, strapping a refrigerator to his back. "It's unrealistic to live your life within such strict parameters

I have not been immersed in music and life. I'm inspired by the simple things in life.

The number of people who can copulate properly may be few; the number who can write well are infinitely fewer.

There is an alternative to war. It's staying in bed and growing your hair.

Whoever does not fight the one who despises him, neither in word not in thought, has received true knowledge and demonstrates a firm trust in God.

You'd have to think that you're at least decent, or you couldn't get up every morning and do it. I think if I live long enough, I might be pretty good