The infinite faith I have in people's ability to understand anything that makes sense has always been justified, finally, by their behavior.

We're going to have to debunk the myth that Africa is a heaven for black people -- especially black women. We've been the mule of the world there and the mule of the world here.

In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful.

Be nobody's darling; Be an outcast. Take the contradictions Of your life And wrap around You like a shawl, To parry stones To keep you warm.

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

It's essential that we understand that taking care of the planet will be done as we take care of ourselves. You know that you can't really make much of a difference in things until you change yourself.

Humans - whatever billions we are - we don't have the control. We are considered expendable, basically.