Because wherever I am today, I still owe it to God and I owe it to two men - the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Malcolm X and of course, two very special women, my mother and my wife. Louis Farrakhan elijahgodhonorable Change image and share on social
Because winning a gold medal had been a dream of mine since a young age, I needed to empty my mind during the preparation for the Olympics by telling myself that it would be OK not to win a gold medal. Kim Yuna agedreamempty share on social
Because with Black Label and all the fans it's just one big family. Zakk Wylde bigblackfamily Change image and share on social
Because with courage and conviction I believe we can deliver a more flexible, adaptable and open European Union in which the interests and ambitions of all its members can be met. David Cameron adaptableambitionconviction Change image and share on social
Because women have been marginalised, they're more likely to behave like immigrants and continue to push themselves forward in order to avoid falling through the cracks, but I don't think a happy ending comes from matriarchy. Hanna Rosin avoidbehavecontinue share on social
Because women of color were more likely to be in the paid labor force, they were more likely to recognize discrimination, so they were always leading the women's movement. Gloria Steinem colordiscriminationforce Change image and share on social
Because women still earn just 77 cents for every dollar men make. Those pennies add up to real money. Lilly Ledbetter addcentdollar Change image and share on social
Because work takes up a lot of time, you have to choose your moments for really letting rip. I hang out with my friends and my family and I spend time with my kids when I'm not working. They don't see my being an actor as exotic. For them, it's just an everyday thing. Sometimes it's amusing to them and other times, embarrassing. Aidan Gillen actoramusechoose share on social
Because you are a great lord, you believe yourself to be a great genius. You took the trouble to be born, but no more. Pierre Beaumarchais beargeniusgreat Change image and share on social
Because you basically won a close re-election, your first task is to unify the city. And it's done not with words but with actions, by reaching out, to the supporters of your opponent as well as to reassure your own supporters. Marc Morial actionbasicallycity share on social