"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."

"Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary."

"Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there someday."

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

"To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."