Degrees Quote by Leymah Gbowee

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

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

“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

There is something in this world that every individual can do. God has created all of us with something unique to contribute.

— Leymah Gbowee

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

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

You cannot say you've achieved equality until EVERYONE is equal and has equal opportunities!

— Leymah Gbowee

We go into rural communities, and all we do - like has been done in this room [at TED] - is create the space.…

— Leymah Gbowee

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

The world is waiting to hear from you.

— Leymah Gbowee

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

Don't stop, echoes the older Liberian lady's voice. Don't ever stop. My answer to her: I never will.

— Leymah Gbowee