I think many people have an illusion of success based on entering in at a level that's higher than their experiences.

It's better to wait for something that respects you than to go in so low that it diminishes what you've worked for.

I would tell your generation, wherever you are on the totem poll - whether you're halfway there or at the bottom, don't despise small beginnings; small beginnings get you ready for great things.

I think if we don't fix the economy and if we don't fix foreign policy, we won't have the luxury of dealing with domestic issues that may be important to Christians but we have to understand that in my view, we've taken our eyes off the ball a bit.

The world is a university and everyone in it is a teacher. Make sure when you wake up in the morning you go to school.

There is nothing I'm any more passionate than empowering the next generation.

How can we teach our children to respect Black women if Black women don't respect Black women?