Young people, when informed and empowered, when they realize that what they do truly makes a difference, can indeed change the world.

We, as humans, have actually developed a sense of social responsibility. We have gone beyond our basic instincts.

Researchers find it very necessary to keep blinkers on. They don't want to admit that the animals they are working with have feelings.

Nothing is more precious than your baby.

The person who has the most influence on me is my mother. Think of life as a flight where we fly higher and higher. If I were a bird that needs feathers to fly higher, I would regard my mother as my strongest feather.

I would never say I was an icon, but so many people have said I am, so I suppose I am. I mean, I can't not be what everyone says I am. But I don't feel like an icon.

Language allows us to talk about the past and plan the future. We can teach children about things that are not present. And above all, we can bring people with different backgrounds and different knowledge together to discuss our problems. This actually gives me hope. I still think we are smart enough to not destroy planet Earth, our only home.