No country that permits firearms to be widely and randomly distributed among its population - especially firearms that are capable of wounding and killing human beings - can expect to escape violence, and a great deal of violence.

Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world.

EARTH DAY reminds the people of the world of the need for continuing care which is vital to Earth's safety.

A woman, even a brilliant woman, must have two qualities in order to fulfill her promise: more energy than mere mortals, and the ability to outwit her culture.

You just have to learn not to care about the dusty mites under the beds.

I have spent most of my life studying the lives of other peoples - faraway peoples - so that Americans might better understand themselves.

Love is the invention of a few high cultures ... it is cultural artifact. To make love the requirement of a lifelong marriage is exceedingly difficult, and only a few people can achieve it. I don't believe in setting universal standards that a large proportion of people can't reach.