It's not the heart that compels conclusions in cases, it's the law.

[On the desert:] The wind was a constant, and when you paid attention, it seemed like the earth's own breathing.

I have always been actively involved in my community, belonging to organizations that promote the interests of Latinos. But I also know that the issues we confront are the same issues, in many respects, as the larger community. So what we do helps not just us but everybody.

Don't be shy about making a teacher of any willing party who knows what he or she is doing.

Without question, so many people, throughout my life, never think of Puerto Rico as part of the United States.

Until we reach equality in education, we can't reach equality in the larger society.

There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.