"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."

"The trick is to enjoy life. Don't wish away your days, waiting for better ones ahead."

"Rise to the occassion which is life!"

"Nobody minds having what is too good for them."

"Angry people are not always wise."

"It's such a happiness when good people get together."