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

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.

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.

I can hate you more, but I'll never love you less.

The worst moment for the atheist is when he is really thankful and has nobody to thank.

I'm not going to run away from my responsibilities.

It's way beyond ironic that a place called the Holy Land is the location of the fiercest, most deeply felt hatred in the world. And it makes for wonderful theater.

I felt like it was a sense of duty for me to give these women a voice.

Stop listening to people telling us we need to hate each other

Penalties serve to deter those who are not inclined to commit any crimes.

This pain, this dying, this is just normal. This is how life is. In fact, I realize, there never was an earthquake. Life is just this way, broken, and I am crazy for dreaming of something else.

What is important in your life is what you decide is important -- and this decision will indelibly create who you are

Out of the experience of extraordinary human disaster that lasted too long, must be born a society of which all humanity will be proud.

Today's global justice movement may be the biggest, most diverse and energetic in history.