My son is the best thing that ever happened to me. And through me - to a lot of people.

When the human race neglects its weaker members, when the family neglects its weakest one - it's the first blow in a suicidal movement.

If you are going down a road and don't like what's in front of you, and look behind you and don't like what you see, get off the road. Create a new path!

When I was asked to do something good, I often say yes, I'll try, yes, I'll do my best. And part of that is believing, if God loves me, if God made everything from leaves to seals and oak trees, then what is it I can't do?

My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy.

Living well is an art that can be developed: a love of life and ability to take great pleasure from small offerings and assurance that the world owes you nothing and that every gift is exactly that, a gift.

One must know not just how to accept a gift, but with what grace to share it.