“I’m convinced that the arts could be something of a higher power.”

“I’m convinced that one of the most powerful forces on earth is the prayer of a child.”

“Leadership appears to be the art of getting others to want to do something you are convinced should be done.”

“Philanthropists and donors traditionally haven't been sufficiently interested in women's rights abroad, giving money instead to higher brow causes such as the ballet or art museums. There could be a powerful international women's rights movement if only philanthropists would donate as much to real women as to paintings and sculptures of women.”

“There's nothing that could convince someone who doesn't want to be convinced. But there is an abundance of clues that would give the wanting believer something to hold on to.”

“I’ve been feeling something else. Like I’m about to be suckedinto something powerful and painful.”