Another case for the dumbness of reading, however, is that books do not contain answers, but rather pose more questions. And asking questions makes you look dumber, not sma

Few people actually read. Instead, everyone likes pretending they read. If we spent as much time reading as we say we do, we'd be grossly overweight and depressed.

Ashes don't necessarily signify an end

The real secret of success is enthusiasm. Yes more than enthusiasm I would say excitement. I like to see men get excited. When they get excited they make a success of their lives.

I very much believe in values-based leadership and that the values that I believe in and try to govern by are transcendent values.

I feel like an old warhorse at the sound of a trumpet when I read about the capturing of rare beetles.

Often, the stories are very much like trust falls. You fall, and you hope the story's going to catch you.

God never breaks His promises.

Because handsomeness is always accompanied by vanity.And I suppose ugliness is accompanied by a wealth of virtues?

If you don't know how to pronounce a word, say it loudly. Do not compound mispronunciation with inaudibility

The more I grew as a human being, the better I became at my craft.

Always walk towards open doors. And if they slam shut in your face, kick that sucker in and keep going.