Nussbaum, Martha

"Acknowledging death gives us perspective on how to live."

"Joy comes from meaningful engagement with what we value."

"Leaders should serve the development of human capabilities in others."

"Economic justice requires ensuring all can meet basic needs."

"Adventure tests our capabilities and expands our sense of possibility."

"Humor can make difficult truths more bearable and connect us."

"Faith can motivate compassion and commitment to justice."

"How we use our time reflects what we truly value."

"Truth-telling requires courage and commitment to integrity."

"The philosophical life is one of ongoing inquiry and growth."

"Our common humanity transcends cultural and national boundaries."

"The capabilities approach asks: what is each person able to do and to be?"

"Human dignity is not something that can be bargained away or traded off."

"We must learn to see the world through the eyes of those who suffer."

"Education is the foundation of human flourishing and democratic participation."

"Emotions are not obstacles to reason; they are forms of intelligence."

"The ability to imagine another's suffering is what makes us human."

"We are creatures who need narrative to make sense of our lives."

"Justice requires that we attend to the particular circumstances of each person."

"Cultivating our humanity means developing our capacity for wonder and awe."

"The tragic dimension of human life cannot be eliminated by perfect planning."

"Love demands that we see the other person as an end in themselves."

"Fear of death is partly fear of unfulfilled potential."

"We must protect spaces for democratic deliberation and disagreement."

"The arts are not a luxury; they are essential to human development."

"Practical wisdom involves knowing how to balance competing values."

"Children deserve educational environments that nurture all their capacities."

"Vulnerability is not weakness; it is a fundamental part of the human condition."

"We must create institutions that respect human dignity and equality."

"The imagination allows us to transcend our own limited perspectives."