Human compassion is equal to human cruelty, and it is up to each of us to tip the balance.

Whoever you are, whatever you are, start with that, whether salt of the earth or only white sugar.

I want something else; a different system entirely. One not seen on this earth for thousands of years. If ever. Democratic Womanism. Notice how this word has "man" right in the middle of it? That's one reason I like it. He is right there, front and center. But he is surrounded. I want to vote and work for a way of life that honors the feminine.

What a burden to think one is conceived in sin rather than in pleasure; that one is born into evil rather than into joy.

I think that indigenous women's wisdom is crucial. So much of the care of the Earth has come from the mothers. I think it's imperative we turn to their wisdom in how to take care of the planet.

Our mothers and grandmothers ... moving to music not yet written.

I don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends I can be certain of.