“Organizations like the UN do a lot of good, but there are certain basic realities they never seem to grasp ...Maybe the most important truth that eludes these organizations is that it's insulting when outsiders come in and tell a… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
It's insulting when outsiders come in and tell a traumatized people what it will take for them to heal... People who have lived through a terrible conflict may be hungry and desperate, but they are not stupid. They often have… — 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… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
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… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share Image
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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