Agency

“If I do not accept the world, I have to change the world.”

“I cannot do it.”

“Nothing can be accomplished—unless the attempt is made.”

“God grant me the serenity to accept things I cannot change, courage to change things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”

“I always felt I could make a change, a difference, even if it was small difference, I knew I could do something.”

“Es ist weder Verzweiflung noch Resignation. Ich versuche Dinge aufzuzeigen, in der Hoffnung etwas zu bewirken. Wenn niemand mitwirken will, kann ich es auch nicht ändern.”

“Nous allons nous donner les moyens de gagner.”

“The difference between people that achieve their goals and people that don't really comes down to do they have a system that supports them in setting the goal.”

“The state of mind which accompanies the willingness to accept the consequences of one’s act – without equivocation of any sort.”

“I wanted to fix that.”

“To me, peace is not just the absence of war. Peace is autonomy and agency.”

“Try to use your time not worrying. Try to get involved.”

“No more must we be regarded as toys – but women of foresight, strength and skill.”

“What people say about you is none of your business. What you say about you is entirely your business.”

“I will not sing again in public.”

“Just do it.”

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”

“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”