9 of the best quotes from Social Good Summit 2012 #SGSGlobal

The message of using new media for social good rang loud and clear at Social Good Summit on September 22–24, 2012, at 92 Y in Manhattan. Sponsored by Mashable, the United Nations and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the event hosted leaders in politics, entertainment, tech and entrepreneurship to talk about issues ranging from women’s rights to socioeconomics. Here are some of our favorite quotes… “Social networking is the next phase of human evolution.”—Deepak Chopra The author and Founder of the Chopra Foundation gave a presentation called “Spirituality in the Digital Age.” @DeepakChopra “We’re living at a time where anyone can be a diplomat. All you have to do is hit send.” —Hillary Clinton The Secretary of State presented via live video stream. “Your brain is your greatest weapon. Connect it to your heart, and you can go anywhere.” —Anjelique Kidjo The musician and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador spoke on a panel called “Conversation on Social Media & High-Level Advocates.” (@angeliquekidjo) “How a country treats its girls says much about whether or not it will prosper.” —Holly Gordon The Executive Director of 10x10act spoke on a panel called “Connecting Girls Around the World.” (@hollygordon @10x10act) “There is no silver bullet to change the world, but educating girls is like a silver buckshot.”—Nick Kristof New York Times Columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner spoke on a panel called “Social Gaming for Good.” (@NickKristof) “If you can connect people, you can create the future.”—Scott Heiferman The Meetup CEO spoke on a panel called “Crowd-Powered Philanthropy: The New Model for Doing Good.” (@heif) “Human creativity has no limit. It’s just a question of challenging yourself.” —Muhammad Yunus The founder of Grameen Bank and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize Winner spoke about social entrepreneurism. (@Yunus_Centre) “People aren’t looking for charity or handouts—they’re looking for tools.” —America Ferrera The actor and producer spoke on a panel called “Women, Social Media and an End to Poverty,” pictured below. ^ A team of translators worked in media cubbies at the back of the auditorium at 92 Y on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. ^ Bloggers worked in the Digital Media Lounge located a floor above the main auditorium. ^ Spotted on a sidewalk outside the Social Good Summit. By Amy Cuevas Schroeder