We must reject the artificial and embrace what is real and true: truth in food, community, relationships and self.

A polite enemy is just as difficult to discredit, as a rude friend is to protect.

People use words to do battle and to hurt one another terribly, tragically and even mortally.

When we want to talk, we can instead listen, and let our attentiveness to another's need to speak be our silent statement.

Respectful communication under conflict or opposition is an essential and truly awe-inspiring ability.

We must quit thinking we know everything, and quit placing "knowledge" over kindness and compassion.

The dreamer's untamed eye sees beyond the illusions to the heart of what is real.

There is no greater intelligence than kindness and empathy.

Love only serves and does not calculate.

If you do not like a certain behavior in others, look within yourself to find the roots of what discomforts you.

Materialism is an identity crisis.

Pride in many diverse ways is the enemy of love.

God continues to work miracles in my life.

Get the facts. Let's not even attempt to solve our problems without first collecting all the facts in an impartial manner.

A citizen can hardly distinguish between a tax and a fine, except that the fine is generally much lighter.

How happy is the sailor's life, from coast to coast to roam; in every port he finds a wife, in every land a home.

In my music, my plays, my films, I want to carry always this central idea: to be African.

Women are using makeup to make their eyes look puffy, their noses look red, and instead of going to the gym, they start their day with a brisk walk of shame.

None are happy but by anticipation of change.

My husband is exceedingly busy. For some time the talk of his going had been slack, but just now again there seems to be a move to get him sent to the front!

Pity that the only way to paradise is in a hearse.