“We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.”

“I am a warrior in the time of women warriors; the longing for justice is the sword I carry.”

“It's funny how heterosexuals have lives and the rest of us have "lifestyles.”

“Stirring the winds of change is always an adventure. Where the adventure takes you is the journey that can determine who you are.”

“Quiet pragmatism, of course, lacks the romance of vocal militancy. But I felt myself more a mediator than a crusader. My strengths were reasoning, crafting compromises, finding the good and the good faith on both sides of an argument, and using that to build a bridge. Always, my first question was, what's the goal? And then, who must be persuaded if it is to be accomplished? A respectful dialogue with one's opponent almost invariably goes further than a harangue outside his or her window. If you want to change someone's mind, you must understand what need shapes his or her opinion. To prevail, you must first listen.”

“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.”

“One play can determine the course of a game. One play can change your momentum forever.”