Empathy

A connection should probably make you feel a little uneasy. Because if you make a connection it means you're beginning to take responsibility for that person's life.

Never put on a piece of clothing without curiosity, without thinking: what kind of risks are the people taking so that I can have an affordable shirt?

May you thrive in a way that enhances the justice, and the safety, and the dignity of every person who has made the clothes that you are wearing today.

Without hard work, we are not entitled to a good life—and without compassion, we will not attain the good life in a world-majority population of have-nots.

Do good for people. Learn about people. Have passion for people, and you'll always be happy with your art and with yourselves.

There is compound interest in altruism — the earlier you get started helping others, the more impact you will have over time.

When you feel scared, hold someone's hand and look into their eyes. And when you feel brave, do the same thing.

You cannot win your life. And like improv, you cannot win your life.

You will truly serve only what you love, because service is love made visible.

Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen.

If you choose to broaden your circle to include people who've had different backgrounds and life experiences, you'll learn what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes, and in the process, you'll help make this democracy work.

What is certain — what has always been certain — is the ability to shape that destiny. That is what makes us different. That is what makes us Americans — our ability at the end of the day to look past all of our differences and all of our disagreements and still forge a common future.