Empowerment Quotes

Democracy comes alive not when government does anything, because government cannot be depended on to rectify serious injustices. It comes alive when people organize and do something about it.

Do not tell people how to live their lives. Just tell them stories and they will figure out how those stories apply to them.

On a grassroots level we say that man can touch more than he can grasp.

Passion has overthrown tyrants and freed prisoners and slaves. Passion has brought justice where there was savagery. Passion has created freedom where there was nothing but fear. Passion has helped souls rise from the ashes of their horrible lives and build something better, stronger, more beautiful.

Action is the antidote to despair.

The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.

The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.

My mother-in-law thinks I'm more beautiful than all the other faces around. She keeps encouraging me to take up more work.

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

A leader is a dealer in hope.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

A leader is best when people barely know that he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him. Fail to honor people, They fail to honor you. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aims fulfilled, they will all say, "We did this ourselves.

I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.

Every Man A King

When a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

No one is coming to save you.

Education has become a very powerful weapon in the struggle to produce a well-developed person.

Your struggles have not been a waste. They've come to strengthen you. And grow your capacity to lead - and win.

Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.

Not being white has never prevented me from enjoying Luke Skywalker or Han Solo. These are heroes of mine.

I did get knocked down flat in front of the whole world, and I rose. I didn't run away - I rose right where I'd been knocked down. And then that's how you get to know yourself. You say, hmm, I can get up!