It doesn’t matter how much you love someone, you are never going to be what that person wants you to be.
Violence is black children going to school for 12 years and receiving 6 years' worth of education.
The humanity of all Americans is diminished when any group is denied rights granted to others.
The civil rights movement didn't begin in Montgomery and it didn't end in the 1960s. It continues on to this very minute.
Good things don't come to those who wait. They come to those who agitate!
I tell young people to prepare themselves as best they can for a world that grows more challenging every day-get the best education they can, and couple that education with real-life experience in social justice work.
If your Bible tells you that gay people ought not be married in your church, don't tell them they can't be married at city hall. Marriage is a civil rite as well a civil right, and we can't let religious bigotry close the door to justice to anyone.
When we are old, our friends find it difficult to please us, and are less concerned whether we be pleased or not.
[D]etachment means letting go and nonattachment means simply letting be. (95)
God is calling you to change the world one life at a time and one small step at a time. Begin today where you are.
Keeping your ex close took three people who were willing to be incredibly generous, grown-up and mature. I give enormous credit to Michael and Len for the way they've handled things. As a result, I have an amazing child with three great parents. I feel slightly sorry for kids who've got only two!