“Men rule because women let them. Male misogyny is real enough, and it has dreadful consequences, but female misogyny is what keeps women out of power.”
“Let us not demand of ourselves that we alone must be the agent of change. In a fire brigade everyone passes along a bucket, but only the last person puts out the fire. None of us know where we stand in line. We may be here simply to pass a bucket; we may be called on to play a major role. In either case, all we can do is think, act, and say. Let us direct our thoughts, words, and actions to peace. That is all we can do. Let the results be what they will be.”
“Laughter is good for thinking because when people laugh, it is easier for them to admit new ideas to their minds.”
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
“Sometimes the poorest woman leaves her children the richest inheritance.”
“The foundations of a person are not in matter but in spirit.”
“Psychologists tell us that money is a satisfier, not a motivator… Recognition is. That’s why we do what we do… Recognition is critical to self-esteem. Without it, we feel undervalued, even insignificant. Money is nice, sure. But once you establish a basis of monetary rewards, without the accompanying verbal and social affirmation, the employee will quickly become disgruntled and ask for more. Eventually, more will never be enough.”
“War is not women’s history.”
“Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you can imagine it.”
“All people should strive to learn before they die: what they are running from, and to, and why.”
