At our best, we are all teachers

If we are honest and fair, then we are known by that. If we are not, alas, we are known by that as well. What we want to do is do right, but you have to say it, you have to show it, and not stop.

My wish for you is that you continue. Continue to be who and how you are, to astonish a mean world with your acts of kindness.

I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees.

Money and power can liberate only if they are used to do so. They can imprison and inhibit more finally than barred windows and iron chains.

Hold those things that tell your history and protect them.

I am the dream and the hope of the slave