I couldn't speak well. I went to speech therapy for 10 years. And I was sort of frustrated in that sense.

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

The voice that U hear is the alchemy of Ur mind.

It is likely that religious beliefs have been so widespread because they tap into the psychological desires of many people, not because there is any external proof of their veracity.

Let us make future generations remember us as proud ancestors just as, today, we remember our forefathers.

I am what I am - which is I have aged.

The judgment means a lot. As a journalist being accused of invading someone's privacy, there is always a risk that it will stick to your name.

Now we are all fallen, youth from their fear, And age from that which bred it, good example.

When you have a true ambition for something, you will not give up hope. Giving up hope is a sign that you are lacking ambition to achieve that goal!

It is not enough for the teacher to love the child. She must first love and understand the universe. She must prepare herself, and truly work at it.

Although, pretending not to notice is almost worse than noticing.

On limestone quarried near the spot By his command these words are cut: Cast a cold eye On life, on death. Horseman, pass by!