One of the biggest mistakes humans make is to believe there is only one way. There are many diverse paths leading to what you call God.

Let not one single life have passed in vain. What really matters is who you love and how you love.

When you educate a woman, you set her free. Had I not had books and education in Mississippi, I would have believed that's all there was.

People have power to make a difference in their lives.

There were lots of little boys having their bar mitzvahs all over the world, and they sent me tapes of some of them that they interviewed, probably six or seven little boys, and there was something about Mendel. I just loved his little face. I loved the energy of Mendel.

Think about any attachments that are depleting your emotional reserves. Consider letting them go.

In every aspect of our lives, we are always asking ourselves, How am I of value? What is my worth? Yet I believe that worthiness is our birthright.