We must continue to unite in sisterhood to turn our tears into triumph. There is no time to rest until our world achieves wholeness and balance, where all men and women are considered equal and free. — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
If you read the life of great men and women who made important changes in history, there are two common features: One, they were angry at the state of affairs and, two, they were people of faith. — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
We have lived through fear all our lives, and when you have gone through a whole lot of fear, sometimes all you can do… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
Religion by itself was not meant to be a divisive tool. All of our religious teachings have similar rules, such as a commitment to… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
“The person who hurt you--who raped you or killed your family--is also here. If you are still angry at that person, if you haven't been able to forgive, you are chained to him. Everyone could feel the emotional truth of that: When someone offends you and you haven't let go, every time you see him, you grow breathless or your… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share
There is something in this world that every individual can do. God has created all of us with something unique to contribute. — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
I always tell people, anger is like liquid. It's fluid, it's like water. You put it in a container and it takes the shape… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
Men are the ones who often juggle back and forth for power. It is the women who bring humanity to the table - an understanding that beyond the jobs that men are fighting for, there are people out there really waiting for you to do something for life to go on. The only way all of this can happen effectively… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share
You cannot say you've achieved equality until EVERYONE is equal and has equal opportunities! — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
We go into rural communities, and all we do - like has been done in this room [at TED] - is create the space.… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
We go into rural communities and all we do, like has been done in this room, is create the space. When these girls sit,… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
Leadership is standing with your people. People say you have to live to fight another day, but sometimes you have to show you are… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
Don't stop, echoes the older Liberian lady's voice. Don't ever stop. My answer to her: I never will. — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
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