"I speak not for myself but for those without voice — those who have fought for their right to live in peace, their right to be treated with dignity, their right to equality of opportunity, their right…"

"We were scared, but our fear was not as strong as our courage."

"My mother always told me, 'hide your face people are looking at you.' I would reply, 'it does not matter; I am also looking at them.'"

"The more you learn, the more you realize how much you don't know."

"I am hopeful that one day we will achieve our goal of education for every child."