“Invest in the human soul. Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.”
"If we accept and acquiesce in the face of discrimination, we accept the responsibility ourselves and allow those responsible to salve their conscience by believing that they have our acceptance and concurrence. We should, therefore, protest openly everything... that smacks of discrimination or slander."
- Mary McLeod Bethune
Courage
"Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible."
- Mary McLeod Bethune
Faith
"For I am my mother’s daughter, and the drums of Africa still beat in my heart."
- Mary McLeod Bethune
Connection to Earth
"The whole world opened up to me when I learned to read."
- Mary McLeod Bethune
Empowerment
"We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends."
- Mary McLeod Bethune
Empowerment
"The Lord is sending more exceptional spirits to earth. As a body they excel the average capacity of their forebears. Their potential for personal growth and positive contribution is enormous."
- Elder Richard G. Scott
Empowerment
"As leaders of the Church, there isn’t anything in this world we wouldn’t do that’s right for you. We have great confidence in you. You are not just ordinary young men and young women. You are choice spirits, many of you having been held back in reserve for almost 6,000 years to come forth in this day, at this time, when the temptations, responsibilities, and opportunities are the very greatest."
- President Ezra Taft Benson
Empowerment
"Women challenge the status quo because we are never it."
- Cindy Gallop
Empowerment
"We don’t just sit around and wait for other people. We just make, and we do."
- Arlan Hamilton
Empowerment
"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness."
- Oprah Winfrey
Empowerment