Tell the truth and not the facts.

Something made greater by ourselves and in turn that makes us greater.

It is imperative that young white men and women study the black American history. It is imperative that blacks and whites study the Asian American history.

Women should be tough, tender, laugh as much as possible, and live long lives. The struggle for equality continues unabated, and the woman warrior who is armed with wit and courage will be among the first to celebrate victory.

The poetry you read has been written for you, each of you - black, white, Hispanic, man, woman, gay, straight.

If I have a monument in this world, it is my son.

I know that I'm not the easiest person to live with. The challenge I put on myself is so great that the person I live with feels himself challenged. I bring a lot to bear, and I don't know how not to.