"My great-grandmother told me, 'If you're going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can't be erased.' And then she added, 'But make sure it's not a skid mark.'"

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that when a person is hungry, they don't care about anything else. Except maybe if there's pie."

"I believe that justice is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that justice can make the world a better place."

"I believe that compassion is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that compassion can heal the world."