I'm Cuban-American, everybody says. I have a Cuban background, Cuban blood.
I have no personal vendetta against Clarence Thomas. I seek only to provide the committee with information which it may regard as relevant
Well, of course it was a very trying time for me, and fortunately I had a lot of people who were supportive. A lot of people who were writing and calling and saying they were praying for me. Some people sent me Scripture, and that helped.
Whether we call it a job or a career, work is more than just something we do. It is a part of who we are.
The real problem is that the way that power is given out in our society pits us against each other.
My parents are older, and they lead a somewhat sheltered life. It was difficult to talk with them about things that were embarrassing to me, and that I had never spoken to them about
I became the messenger who had to be killed
You’re barely one step up from the Australopithecines, aren’t you? (Acheron) Hey, be respectful when you say that, snot nose. Haven’t you seen the commercials? Us cavemen are very sensitive people. (Savitar)
Go directly to Nirvana. Don't pass go - or you'll have kids, you'll grow old together, you'll be born into another realm where you'll forget that there was even nirvana.
Ninety percent of those who fail are not actually defeated; they simply quit. . . . As you face bad experiences, it's important for you to remember that you can rarely see the benefits while you're in the midst of them. You usually gain perspective on the other side of it.
A relationship needs constant attention. It’s a living thing, not just a habit. You’ve got to keep on top of it.