As a scientist I cannot say we don't want to hear anything about GMOs, because these are advances in science. But I think its also important, especially when you are dealing with food, to be cautious.

What a friend we have in a tree, the tree is the symbol of hope, self improvement and what people can do for themselves.

As long as there is no trust and confidence that there will be justice and fairness in resource distribution, political positioning will remain more important than service

We’re constantly being bombarded by problems that we face and sometimes we can get completely overwhelmed. [But] we should always feel like a hummingbird. I may feel insignificant, but I don’t want to be like the other animals watching the planet go down the drain. I’ll be a hummingbird, I’ll do the best I can.

All through the ages the African people have made efforts to deliver themselves from oppressive forces.

The planet needs trees. If there is indeed that carbon dioxide out there in the atmosphere, the only species on the planet that can actually trap it for us in a natural process of photosynthesis are the trees.

Those of us who have been privileged to receive education, skills, and experiences and even power must be role models for the next generation of leadership.