“...many people prefer the comfort of fantasy to the harshness of reality. They seem to reason this way: 'How can I arrange my beliefs so I'll feel most comfortable?' rather than arranging them to agree with reality.”

“Often, to be free means the ability to deal with the realities of one's own situation so as not to be overcome by them.”

“If we want to change the systems we are part of - our countries, communities, organizations, and families - we must also see and change ourselves”

“Education becomes most rich and alive when it confronts the reality of moral conflict in the world.”

“Ann: I feel like I should read verses and be comforted. But it doesn’t happen.”

“A happy arrangement: many people prefer cats to other people, and many cats prefer people to other cats.”

“The reality of boy-girl life gets harsh, but in my fantasy, the music keeps them together.”