"All partisan movements add to the fullness of our understanding of society as a whole. They never detract or, in any case, one must not allow them to do so. Experience adds to experience."

"Never be the only one, except, possibly, in your own home."

"It's so clear that you have to cherish everyone. I think that's what I get from these older black women, that every soul is to be cherished, that every flower Is to bloom."

"Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender."

"If all mankind minus one were of one opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind."

"Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"Government works less efficiently when it begins to grow out of control and takes on more and more of the responsibilities that belong to the citizens."