I long for the time when all human history is taught as one history, because it really is.

Dr. [Martin Luther] King was a human being. He had a sense of humor which was wonderful.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

Every day I awaken I am grateful. My intent is to be totally present in that day. And laugh as much as possible.

If we live long enough, we may even get over war. I imagine a time when somebody will mention the word war and everyone in the room will start to laugh. And what do you mean war?

Love liberates. Love - not sentimentality, not mush - but true love gives you enough courage that you can say to somebody, "Don't do that, baby." And the person will know you're not preaching but teaching.

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