Each generation seems to invent its own reasons for war.

Books transmit values. They explore our common humanity. What is the message when some children are not represented in those books?

When I began to read, I began to exist

Cutting people out of your life is easy, keeping them in is hard.

We need to tell young people that America was built by men and women of all colors and that the future of this country is dependent on the participation of all of our citizens.

Reading is not optional.

I'll never live to write all the stories I have in my head.

We need to tell kids flat out: reading is not optional.

Think about all the tomorrows of your life.

We all know we should eat right and we should exercise, but reading is treated as if it's this wonderful adjunct.

It's a hard life sometimes and the biggest temptation is to let how hard it is be an excuse to weaken

When one is silent, those around speak even more, my lord.

I have been using art as a means to the emotions of life and reading into it the ideas of life.

You must understand something. Money is not a sign of achievement.

There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth.   Not going all the way, and not starting.”   Siddhrtha Gautama

More than anything else, technology will pave the way for innovative change at Starbucks. The bulk of Starbucks' innovation over the next several years will be technology-focused.

Rachel, what do you do? Put an ad in the paper for trouble? (Glenn)

No, in 1968 I still wanted to be a Pop Star, and be about the music. Now, I want to be just about the music.

That amazing power of being able to stand with total courage in the face of total power and not be afraid. That is stri shakti.

I don't think special attention should be given to an actor or a singer or a baseball player or a soccer player more than anyone else, but they do have an opinion like anyone else.

Nothing routs us but the villainy of our fears.