“In 2010 I wrote 'The Other Wes Moore,' and I try to make clear that this story is not about creating sympathizers or reopening cases. But I realize how thin that line can be between our lives and someone else's. I have learned that on our individual paths, much of who we are is shaped by others' attention or apathy.”

Westley Watende Omari Moore is an American politician, businessman, author, and U.S. Army veteran. He has served as the 63rd governor of Maryland since 2023. Moore has worked across public service, business, and writing. His career includes military service in the U.S. Army, and he is known for his work as a politician and author. On this site, 107 quotes are attributed to him.