I'm glad I understand that while language is a gift, listening is a responsibility. (U.S. poet and writer, 1943- )

No one needs to teach you to be mean; we need to be taught to be kind.

And like an unfaithful mate, once a car has let you down you never sort of trust it again.

We just didn't put any pressure on each other, and I think that everybody needs somebody, and I didn't do it to try to do it; it's what we [with Nina Simone] were to each other.

Schools should be integrated by race and by class.

And you will understand all too soon That you, my children of battle, are your heroes

i hope i die warmed by the life that i tried to live