The bond of our common humanity is stronger than the divisiveness of our fears and prejudices.

It's not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail.

Throughout my life, I've seen the difference that volunteering efforts can make in people's lives. I know the personal value of service as a local volunteer.

Wherever life takes us, there are always moments of wonder.

When people are intimidated about having their own opinions, oppression is at hand.

America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.

To be true to ourselves, we must be true to others.

Go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

The test of a government is not how popular it is with the powerful and privileged few but how honestly and fairly it deals with the many who must depend on it.

What are the things that you can't see that are important? I would say justice, truth, humility, service, compassion, love...They're the guiding lights of life.

We cannot be both the world's leading champion of peace and the world's leading supplier of weapons of war.

The measure of a society is found in how they treat their weakest and most helpless citizens.

I like people that enjoy life, 'cause I do the same.

You have to self-reflect. If you forget who you are, then what's the use of even looking in the mirror.

Love is like a rubber band, Both pull on, one release And it hurts the person who has held it.

Take the first chance that you get, because you may never get another one.

They paint me as a villain, I just autograph the artwork.

Love me or hate me, I promise it won't make or break me.

Never back down from a real challenge. They give the best lessons in life.