Anyone who has experienced a certain amount of loss in their life has empathy for those who have experienced loss.

Be honest about what you see, get out of the way and let the story reveal itself

I’ve also been reminded recently that while as a society we are moving toward greater inclusion and equality for all people, the tide of history only advances when people make themselves fully visible.

Anyone who says they're not afraid at the time of a hurricane is either a fool or a liar, or a little bit of both.

Socialism isn't just a list of economic prescriptions for government. Perhaps above all, socialism is a moral view.

The farther you go...the harder it is to return. The world has many edges and it's easy to fall off.

I think if you've suffered, if you've experienced loss, you're probably more open to understanding it and more comfortable talking about it and experiencing it.