When we drop fear, we can draw nearer to people, we can draw nearer to the earth, we can draw nearer to all the heavenly creatures that surround us.

Help as many people as you can, without seeking anything in return!

Some other black political leaders scolded me. I told them that no one has a right to call himself a leader unless he dares to lead.

One cannot accomplish anything without fanaticism.

Drama is very important in life: You have to come on with a bang. You never want to go out with a whimper.

I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody's passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn't mind leading.