But try as I might, I never got to eat any of her pastries, and do you know, she never even offered me one.

Stories make you think and dream; books make you want to ask questions.

Read a lot - poems, prose, stories, newspapers, anything. Read books and poems that you think you will like and some that you think might not be for you. You might be surprised.

There's a nobility in his eye, a regal serenity about him. Does he not personify all that men try to be and never can be?

It's the teacher that makes the difference, not the classroom.

Don't worry about writing a book or getting famous or making money. Just lead an interesting life.

Always write your ideas down however silly or trivial they might seem. Keep a notebook with you at all times.

Animals are sentient, intelligent, perceptive, funny and entertaining. We owe them a duty of care as we do to children.

Live an interesting life. Meet people. Read a lot and widely, learn from the great writers

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth.

Being his real brother I could feel I live in his shadows, but I never have and I do not now. I live in his glow.

The first thing fading is your beautythe least trustworthy is your minddown here on this earthnothing's of any worthin the endin the end

The state of our heart is very important in fulfilling our destiny

Do not constantly question why your desires have not manifested, although you should keep a vibrational connection to them.

Who is not patriotic can not be considered Portuguese.

I'm partly obsessed by aging gracefully.

If only more Christians read their bibles there'd be less Christians.

Vice is perhaps a desire to learn everything.

Love in its early stages rarely maintains a level, it always seems to be growing or diminishing.

It's important to me if I'm having a good time than I feel like the work is better. The quality of it is better and my level of interest is higher.

That genius is feeble which cannot hold its own before the masterpieces of the world.