You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.

If you can dance and be free and be embarrassed, you can rule the world.

In every crisis there is a message. Crises are nature's way of forcing change - breaking down old structures, shaking loose negative habits so that something new and better can take their place.

Please know that I am aware of the hazards. I want to do it because I want to do it. Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failure must be a challenge to others.

We're here for a reason. I believe a bit of the reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark.