There can be no really pervasive system of oppression, such as that in the United States, without the consent of the oppressed

I have come to the conclusion that the most important element in human life is faith.

Neither comprehension nor learning can take place in an atmosphere of anxiety.

I would much rather be known as the mother of a great son than the author of a great book or the painter of a great masterpiece.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever remains to them?

Make sure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, and you can't settle anything until morning anyway.

I tell myself that God gave my children many gifts - spirit, beauty, intelligence, the capacity to make friends and to inspire respect. There was only one gift he held back - length of life.