I don't have to research humanity, I just have to be courageous enough to share that part of myself with everybody.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I look for the humanity in people, however big the politics or oppressive the situation may be, whether it's subsumed within a human being or between two human beings. I want to help us hold a mirror to ourselves.
Show me the person you honor, for I know better by that the kind of person you are. For you show me what your idea of humanity is.
It is my deepest belief that only by giving our lives do we find life. I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non-violent struggle for justice.
When you research someone, you actually get beyond your own preconceptions and become aware of the human being other than the image. You become empathetic and sympathetic in turn.
To me you cannot be fully human, fully civilised, unless you recognise humanity in everyone.
I'd like to think that I'm brave. That's a really wonderful personality trait to have. I would love to think I'm the type of person to go rescue someone.
Why do we do basic research? To learn about ourselves.
You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world's problems at once but don't ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.
I like to think I'm quite brave. I stand up for myself.
All my work is always that exploration of human nature.