"I want to do the right things - I want to plant trees, I want to make sure that the indigenous forests are protected because I know, whatever happens, these are the forests that contain biodiversity, these are the forests that help us retain water when it rains and keep our rivers flowing, these are the forests that many future generations will need."

-- Wangari Maathai

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“Many men of science and poets have in their own manner, by various ways and means, and aided by others, sought unceasingly to create a more tolerable world for everyone.”
“Each life makes its own immitation of immortality.”
“The very first tournament I watched is the U.S. Open when I was 13. And that was the year Juli Inkster won.”
“Im more attracted to a stronger man rather than a feminine man. Someone who would just throw me down and take control. I love feeling helpless. I definitely like a man who is aggressive and confident.”
“I always see myself as much more of a musician than a celebrity.”

Source : "Transforming Sade talks new 'Lifetime' tour". Q&A with David Lindquist, www.azcentral.com. July 22, 2011.
“There are relatively few role models for young people. We are in a society that is ruled by men.”
“When I was a kid, I thought movie stars were women and men who were in these great films that we still look at now. But I don't think there are too many films coming out these days that we're going to look at in the future and say, 'This is one of the great ones.'”
“I've used a lot of jersey, but I've also done a lot of complex pattern weaves in these fabrics in solid colors, and there are lots of little dresses for cocktail and evening. I've done a series of very important evening dresses as well, just to show that these two ideas can also work well together. Today's woman can wear an important evening dress or a simple pant and top. It's all in the personality of the woman.”

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