"Disgust is a deeply unreliable emotion that has been used to justify forms of discrimination such as sexism, homophobia, and racism."

"We have to be very careful in how we think about the quality of life."

"The humanities are not a luxury; they are vital for a healthy democracy."

"The idea that we have a shared humanity is a powerful one."

"The vulnerability of the body is not a problem to be solved, but a condition of human life to be acknowledged and embraced."