Equality is not just a moral imperative; it’s an economic necessity.

The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift, for all that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more than any qualification I ever earned.

Diversity of thought leads to better solutions—if you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing.

"The world is a brutal place. My books reflect that."

View the world with the eyes of wisdom.