... my convictions led me to adhere to the sufficiency of the light within us, resting on truth as authority, rather than 'taking authority for truth.'

Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.

The world has never yet seen a truly great and virtuous nation, because in the degradation of women, the very fountains of life are poisoned at their source.

I have no idea of submitting tamely to injustice inflicted either on me or on the slave. I will oppose it with all the moral powers with which I am endowed. I am no advocate of passivity.

I long for the day my sisters will rise, and occupy the sphere to which they are called by their high nature and destiny.

In the marriage union, the independence of the husband and wife will be equal, their dependence mutual, and their obligations reciprocal.

If our principles are right, why should we be cowards?

The legal theory is, that marriage makes the husband and wife one person, and that person is the husband.

Man is not by nature a tyrant, but becomes a tyrant by power conferred on him.

Liberty is not less a blessing, because oppression has so long darkened the mind that it can not appreciate it.

Truth for authority, not authority for truth.

The more difficult the VICTORY, The Greater the Happiness in WINING

...empathy is the most important power there is. Without it, we are doomed. With it, we can truly change the world.(interview from USC)

Render therefore to all their dues.

Man is not made to understand life, but to live it.

I'm one who will always speak my mind and say what I feel!

There is so much in the world to care about.

He who goes to the bottom of his own heart knows his own nature; And knowing his own nature, he knows heaven.

The more I know about myself the more dynamic I become, the more expansive I become.

I don't want to be a big star. I just want to get my message across.

The tyrant custom, most grave senators, Hath made the flinty and steel couch of war My thrice-driven bed of down.