"The first task in teaching is to bring to consciousness what the students already believe by virtue of their personal experiences about themselves and society."

"The people of this country, not special interest big money, should be the source of all political power."

"Politics is about the improvement of people's lives. It's about advancing the cause of peace and justice in our country and the world. Politics is about doing well for the people."

"I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment."

"All men are born with a nose and ten fingers, but no one was born with a knowledge of God."

"Faith means belief in something concerning which doubt is theoretically possible."

"If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans."

"Religions do a useful thing: they narrow God to the limits of man. Philosophy replies by doing a necessary thing: it elevates man to the plane of God."