"The idea of a 'global citizen' is not an empty ideal, but a practical necessity in our interconnected world."

"We need to educate citizens for global citizenship, for a world where we are all interconnected."

"We need to resist the temptation to reduce human beings to mere economic units."

"The liberal arts are not just for the elite; they are for everyone who wants to lead a full and flourishing life."

"Animals are not mere instruments for human use; they are beings with lives of their own, and they deserve our respect."