A good book is like an unreachable itch. You just can't leave it alone.

Libraries allow children to ask questions about the world and find the answers. And the wonderful thing is that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.

It's really important for people who are HIV positive to reach out to let other people know that they can be tested, they can find out they can still live a life -- a positive life, a happy life.

Leadership is not about popularity, it is about doing what is right.

Every child in American should have access to a well-stocked school library.

Women have a better chance to secure freedom and protect themselves from violence, from abuse, from injustice, if they are well-educated and know their rights.

Children who are read to learn two things: First, that reading is worthwhile, and second, that they are worthwhile.

I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.

The power of a book lies in its power to turn a solitary act into a shared vision. As long as we have books, we are not alone.

A love of books, of holding a book, turning its pages, looking at its pictures, and living its fascinating stories goes hand-in-hand with a love of learning.

Libraries offer, for free, the wisdom of the ages--and sages--and, simply put, there's something for everyone inside.

Don't Rush Up The Stairs, you Just Might Fall. Take it One Step At A Time!

There is so much trouble in coming into the world, and so much more, as well as meanness, in going out of it, that 'tis hardly worth while to be here at all.

The other important thing to understand is that as humans we see only a segment of reality in the greater cosmic scheme of things, so we are really never in a position to judge anyone or anything.

Every tub must stand on its own bottom.

History is formed by the people, those who have power and those without power. Each one of us makes history.

If you ask for too much, you lose even that which you have.

Sweet Honey of Dagda, now I was babbling.

The Democrats are standing on one side, and the Republicans are playing games on the other. Both sides are playing games.

Your biggest challenge is a middle class mindset; PFS goes against the traditional, middle class way of thinking.

All I owe the world is my art.