"For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality."

"Our constitution is a ray of hope: H for harmony, O for Opportunity, P for people's participation and E for equality."

"Information, education, skills, healthcare, livelihood, financial inclusion, small and village enterprises, opportunities for women, conservation of natural resources, distributed clean energy - entirely new possibilities have emerged to change the development model."

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

"Angry people are not always wise."

"I can always live by my pen."