"Conceit and arrogance are acquired states of mind. Conquer acquired states of mind, and basic sanity can unfold. Passion and willfulness are part of false consciousness; erase false consciousness, and true consciousness will appear."

“Abortion. Feminism. Online harassment. Social justice. Women's "no"s are constantly doubted and eroded in our culture. Saying "no" and sticking to it  -  and, especially, doing that where other women can see it  -  is a political statement.”

Source : Source: www.macleans.ca

“He [Martin Luther King Jr.] always used to say you have no choice about being born or dying. The only thing you have a choice about is what you die for.”

Source : Source: www.nbcnews.com

“Exclusion of just one class of citizens from receiving a marriage license based upon the perceived 'threat' they pose to the marital institution is, at bottom, an arbitrary exclusion based upon the majority's disapproval of the defined class. It is also insulting to same-sex couples, who are human beings capable of forming loving, committed, enduring relationships.”

“I see myself as a mascot for the kids who get beat down and don't feel like they belong”

Source : "Crush Of The Week: Jamie Campbell Bower" by Emily Laurence, www.seventeen.com. June 26, 2013.

“Howard the Duck!' That's a really interesting movie. I appreciate my career, because I've had a lot of very interesting ups and downs, and most people... That movie is such a famous flop. In a land of a lot of flops, it's kind of awesome to be in a really famous flop. I mean, it's kind of a poster child for flops.”

“Like other important immigrant communities, the Jewish experience in the United States represents the ideal of freedom and the promise and opportunity of America.”

“If you are physically ready to play, it's a matter of confidence. Your confidence goes down when you lose games, when shots are not going in.”

“I always think that you should be striving to write your best song.”