"Twenty years ago, I wrote a book called 'It Takes a Village.' And a lot of people looked at the title and asked, 'What the heck do you mean by that?' This is what I mean. None of us can raise a family, build a business, heal a community or lift a country totally alone."

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."

"I may not always be offered work, but I'll always have my family."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."

"Work as hard as you can, whatever you do, and try to spread generosity of spirit."