I've been accused of being too flexible, too willing to mold myself to men, and that's something I'm constantly working on.

If our work is stimulating and rewarding, if it pushes us to grow...we become more valuable human beings.

What I learned is, we have to listen to each other, even when we don't agree, even when we think we hate each other. We have to listen to each others narratives. Not interrupt defensively, or with hostility, but really try to open our hearts and listen with empathy. I learned so much from that meeting. It was a very difficult thing to do and it was one of the best things that I ever did in my life. Look what scares you in the face, and try to understand it. Empathy, I have learned, is revolutionary.

One part of wisdom is knowing what you don't need anymore and letting it go.

I'm a very brave person. I can go to North Vietnam, I can challenge my government, but I can't challenge the man I'm with if means I'm going to end up alone.

In this country, the only way a minority can get anything done is to make a little noise.

Prostitutes are the inevitable product of a society that places ultimate importance on money, possessions, and competition.