“When you move so quickly from innocence to a world of fear, pain and loss, it's as if the flesh of your heart and mind gets cut away, piece by piece, like slices taken off a ham. Finally, there is… — 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
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
“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
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
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
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
You cannot say you've achieved equality until EVERYONE is equal and has equal opportunities! — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share
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
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
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
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
“Most of the institutions that come in to offer help after disaster don't have the resources to provide concrete help. . . . Donor… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share
'I wish for a better life. I wish for food for my children. I wish that sexual abuse and exploitation in schools would stop.'… — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share
Women are the ones that bear the greatest burden. We are also the ones who nurture societies. — Leymah Gbowee Copy Share
