I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.

Do not die in the history of your past hurts and past experiences, but live in the now and future of your destiny.

Education is the single-most important civil rights issue that we face today.

I feel fortunate as a woman to have a husband who loves me and shows me in every way.

Walk away from 'friendships' that make you feel small and insecure, and seek out people who inspire you and support you

If farmers and blacksmiths could win independence from an empire...if immigrants could leave behind everything they knew for a better life on our shores...if women could be dragged to jail for seeking the vote...if a generation could defeat a depression, and define greatness for all time...if a young preacher could lift us to the mountaintop with his righteous dream...and if proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love...then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream.

I think my mother taught me what not to do. She put us first, always, sometimes to the detriment of herself. She encouraged me not to do that. She'd say being a good mother isn't all about sacrificing; it's really investing and putting yourself higher on your priority list.