"We are all fellow pilgrims on this journey called life."

"When we see the worst of humanity, we also see the best. We see the worst of humanity in those who commit atrocities, but we see the best of humanity in those who stand up to them."

"The greatest gift you can give is your presence."

"I wish I could remember where I heard this, but someone once said that 'despair is a form of spiritual pride.' I think it's true. When we despair, we are saying, 'I am smarter than God. I know what's …"

"I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights."