You have to stand up and say, 'There's nothing wrong with me or my shape or who I am, you're the one with the problem!'

Institutional critique must come from within institutions.

The development of the industry depends on talent cultivation, and we must emphasize education and research.

The ability to associate depends, in turn, on the degree to which communities share norms and values and are able to subordinate individual interests to those of larger groups.

"The best stories don't just entertain; they linger in the heart long after the last page is turned."