“If you see people of a particular race or culture as objects, your view of them is racist, whatever your color or lack of color or you power or lack of power.”

“In every moment...we choose to see others either as people like ourselves or as objects. They either count like we do or they don't.”

“People whose hearts are at war toward others can't consider others' objections and challenges enough to be able to find a way through them.”

“Seeing an equal person as an inferior object is an act of violence”

“In the way we regard our children, our spouses, neighbors, colleagues, and strangers, we choose to see others either as people like ourselves or as objects.They either count like we do or they don't. In the former case we regard them as we regard ourselves, we say our hearts are at peace toward them. In the latter case, since we systematically view them as inferior, we say our hearts are at war.”

“Have you ever been in a conflict with someone who thought he was wrong. If you are not wrong, then you will be willing to consider how you might be mistaken.”

“Because if you are the mess, you can clean it. Improvement doesn't depend on others.”