When members of a society wish to secure that society's rich heritage they cherish their arts and respect their artists. The esteem with which we regard the multiple cultures offered in our country enhances our possibilities for healthy survival and continued social development.

I don't trust anyone who doesn't laugh.

I want all my senses engaged. Let me absorb the world's variety and uniqueness.

You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. Please remember that your difficulties do not define you. They simply strengthen your ability to overcome.

Loving someone liberates the lover as well as the beloved. And that kind of love comes with age.

I want to be representative of my race-the human race. I have a chance to show how kind we can be, how intelligent and generous we can be.

Don't hesitate to learn the most painful aspects of our history, understand it.