But a caged bird stands on the grave of dreams.

Do not be wedded forever to fear, yoked eternally to brutishness.

Have enough courage to love.

If somebody is really trying to take your head off with a baseball bat - I don't know how long you're supposed to stand there and turn the other cheek, so he or she can get a better angle at taking your head off.

Some think, "If I marry this guy who's two inches taller than I am and who has a nice bank account, I won't die. If I buy six cars, I won't die. If I hate Jews, I won't die. If I hate homosexuals, I won't die." They think they will increase their life by shunting misery onto somebody else, but it's just the opposite.

My pride had been starched by a family who assumed unlimited authority in its own affairs.

In spite of everything that was done to me and my race, in spite of the adversity and the bitter moments, again we rise.